Virgin Crude Copra Oil
Virgin crude copra oil is cold-pressed crude oil from dried coconut copra, retaining natural color, odor, and impurities. It falls under tariff item 1513.11.00 as crude coconut oil, since 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 but retains virgin qualities
Refined coconut oil is classified under the 'other' item, regardless of quality claims.
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
• Verify the oil is not refined or bleached; 'virgin' implies minimal processing
• Keep extraction temperature records to support the crude classification
• Ensure the product is not denatured, as that would change the tariff heading
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.
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.
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.