15163001 Microbial fats and oils and their fractions
Final 8-digit AHECC export statistical item code. Use this page when you need the exact export code rather than the broader chapter or section category.
About this item code
AHECC item pages represent the end point of the export commodity hierarchy. They are the level used when a commodity has been identified precisely enough for final export coding.
Use the parent chapter and section links if you need to step back and compare nearby codes before confirming the final item.
Item code facts
- Code
- 15163001
- Heading
- 1516 Animal, Vegetable or Microbial Fats and Oils and Their Fractions, Partly or Wholly Hydrogenated, Inter-Esterified, Re-Esterified or Elaidinised, Whether or Not Refined, But Not Further Prepared
- HS code
- 151630 Microbial fats and oils and their fractions
- UQ
- KG
Description
Microbial fats and oils and their fractions
How to read AHECC code 15163001
Read the code from broad to specific. Each verified prefix below narrows the commodity until the final Australian export statistical item is reached.
| Code level | Code | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter | 15 | Animal, Vegetable or Microbial Fats and Oils and Their Cleavage Products; Prepared Edible Fats; Animal or Vegetable Waxes |
| Heading | 1516 | Animal, Vegetable or Microbial Fats and Oils and Their Fractions, Partly or Wholly Hydrogenated, Inter-Esterified, Re-Esterified or Elaidinised, Whether or Not Refined, But Not Further Prepared |
| HS subheading | 151630 | Microbial fats and oils and their fractions |
| AHECC item | 15163001 | Microbial fats and oils and their fractions |
The reported unit of quantity for this item is KG. Confirm the commodity description and reporting unit in the official ABS workbook before lodging an export declaration.
Before selecting this item
Use this code only when the goods match the final description Microbial fats and oils and their fractions. If the wording is too broad or does not match the goods, return to AHECC chapter 15 and compare every item in the chapter.
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Frequently asked questions
What is AHECC code 15163001?
Microbial fats and oils and their fractions is an 8-digit export statistical item code in AHECC. It is the final code level used for detailed export commodity classification.
Where is this code used?
AHECC item codes are used in export declarations, customs-related workflows and Australian export statistics.
What does the UQ field mean?
UQ is the unit of quantity attached to the export statistical item. It helps define how the item is measured in reporting.
Source and trust
- Official AHECC source
- ABS 123303.xlsx
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-18
This page is based on the official ABS AHECC section table. Use the ABS file and customs guidance for formal export coding decisions.
Please verify critical classification decisions with the official authority before using them for tax, payroll, licensing, immigration or compliance work.