Whole Palm Kernels
Whole palm kernels are the edible seeds extracted from the fruit of the oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis). They are classified under tariff item 1207.10.00 as palm nuts and kernels, whether or not broken, used primarily for oil extraction.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the kernels are crushed and the oil is imported
Crude palm oil falls under heading 15.11.
If the kernels are used to produce oil-cake residues
Residues from oil extraction are in Chapter 23.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Whole palm kernels are duty-classified under 1207.10.00; ensure they are not roasted or otherwise prepared
• Check if a permit is needed from CFIA for plant product imports
• Declare the intended use (oil extraction) to CBSA for accurate tariff application
Related Products under Tariff item 1207.10.00
Bulk Palm Nuts for Crushing
Bulk palm nuts for crushing are unhusked or partially husked oil palm fruits imported specifically for industrial kernel separation and oil pressing. They fall under tariff item 1207.10.00 as palm nuts and kernels, which includes raw oleaginous fruits of the oil palm in their natural state.
Cracked Palm Nuts
Cracked palm nuts are hard-shelled fruits of the oil palm containing the kernel inside, intentionally broken for processing. Tariff item 1207.10.00 explicitly covers palm nuts and kernels whether or not broken, so cracked nuts remain within this heading as oleaginous fruits.
Dried Palm Kernel Pieces
Dried palm kernel pieces are fragmented kernels from oil palm, sun-dried or mechanically dried to reduce moisture for storage and transport. They remain under tariff item 1207.10.00 as broken palm kernels, an oleaginous fruit, provided no further processing such as oil extraction has occurred.
Fermented Palm Kernels
Fermented palm kernels undergo natural lactic fermentation to enhance flavor or preservation before oil extraction. They remain classified under tariff item 1207.10.00 as palm nuts and kernels, since fermentation is a natural preservation process that does not constitute advanced processing beyond the scope of the heading.
Fresh Palm Kernel Nuts
Fresh palm kernel nuts are recently harvested kernels still containing natural moisture from oil palm fruits. They are classified under tariff item 1207.10.00 as palm nuts and kernels, whether or not broken, covering them in their raw, unprocessed state.
Organic Certified Palm Kernels
Organic certified palm kernels are whole kernels from oil palm grown without synthetic pesticides, verified by organic standards. Tariff item 1207.10.00 applies regardless of organic status, as palm nuts and kernels are classified by their nature, not their production method.