Bulk Tanker Crude Palm Oil
Crude palm oil in bulk, unrefined and not chemically modified, extracted from the mesocarp of oil palm fruit. It retains natural impurities such as free fatty acids and is destined for refining or industrial processing. This product falls under tariff item 1511.10.00 as crude palm oil.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oil has been refined or otherwise processed beyond crude state
Refined palm oil falls under the 'other' subheading, not crude oil.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the oil is unrefined and not chemically modified; keep shipping documents showing the crude state
• Verify the supplier provides a certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment
• Declare the oil's use (e.g
• refining) to avoid misclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 1511.10.00
Crude Palm Oil CPO
Crude palm oil (CPO) extracted directly from the mesocarp of oil palm fruit, containing natural impurities such as free fatty acids and phospholipids. It is not chemically modified and is intended for further refining. This product is classified under tariff item 1511.10.00 as crude palm oil.
Malaysian Crude Palm Oil
Crude palm oil produced in Malaysia from Elaeis guineensis palms, exported unrefined and not chemically modified. It retains natural carotenes and impurities, making it suitable for refining into edible oils. This product falls under tariff item 1511.10.00 as crude palm oil.
RSPO Certified Crude Palm Oil
Crude palm oil certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), extracted without chemical modification and unrefined. It retains natural impurities and is used as feedstock for refining or in food products. This product is classified under tariff item 1511.10.00 as crude palm oil.
Unrefined Red Palm Oil
Unrefined red palm oil retaining its natural red color from carotenes, extracted without refining processes. It is crude palm oil, not chemically modified, and used in cooking, cosmetics, or as a vitamin A source. This product falls under tariff item 1511.10.00 as crude palm oil.