Expeller Pressed Crude Copra Oil
Expeller-pressed crude copra oil is produced by mechanical pressing of copra, retaining meal residues and natural impurities. It falls under tariff item 1513.11.00 as crude coconut oil because it is unrefined and not chemically modified, consistent with the heading's scope.
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 is refined or bleached after pressing
Refined coconut oil is classified under the 'other' item, not the crude oil item.
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
• Confirm the oil has not been solvent-extracted or refined; expeller pressing is a mechanical process
• Include a process description in your import documentation
• Be aware that any chemical modification would change the tariff classification
Related Products under Tariff item 1513.11.00
Bulk Crude Coconut Oil
Bulk crude coconut oil is an unrefined, unmodified oil extracted from copra, intended for further industrial processing. It falls under tariff item 1513.11.00 because it is crude coconut (copra) oil, not chemically modified, and is not excluded by Chapter 15 notes.
Cold-Pressed Crude Copra Oil
Cold-pressed crude copra oil is extracted at low temperatures from dried coconut meat, retaining natural compounds and impurities. It qualifies as crude coconut oil under tariff item 1513.11.00 because it is unrefined and not chemically modified, meeting the heading's scope.
Crude Coconut Oil
Crude coconut oil is unrefined oil extracted from copra, containing impurities and not subjected to refining. It is correctly classified under tariff item 1513.11.00 as crude coconut (copra) oil, since it is not chemically modified and no Chapter 15 exclusions apply.
Industrial Crude Coconut Oil
Industrial crude coconut oil is a high-impurity crude copra oil intended for soap and biofuel production. It is classified under tariff item 1513.11.00 as crude coconut oil, as it is unrefined and not chemically modified, and no Chapter 15 notes exclude it.
Organic Crude Coconut Oil
Organic crude coconut oil is certified organic crude oil from copra, extracted without synthetic inputs. It falls under tariff item 1513.11.00 as crude coconut oil, since it is unrefined and not chemically modified; organic status does not affect the tariff classification.
Unrefined Coconut Copra Oil
Unrefined coconut copra oil is crude oil directly from copra pressing, with high free fatty acids and natural sediments. It is classified under tariff item 1513.11.00 as crude coconut oil, as it is not refined or chemically modified, and no Chapter 15 exclusions apply.