Organic RBD Coconut Oil
Organic RBD (refined, bleached, deodorized) coconut oil that undergoes physical refining processes without chemical modification, meeting certified organic standards. It is classified as other refined coconut oil under this tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 11% | — | 11% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oil is imported for further processing
This sibling item covers coconut oil for processing with potentially different duty rates.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain organic certification documentation to support the product's status, though organic status does not affect tariff classification
• Ensure all refining steps are physical and not chemical
• Verify the oil is not denatured, as that would change classification
Related Products under Tariff item 1513.19.90
Coconut Lauric Oil
Coconut lauric oil is a high-lauric fraction from coconut oil distillation, valued for antimicrobial properties in supplements. Distillation is a physical separation process, so the oil is not chemically modified and falls under this tariff item.
Coconut Oil Fraction MCT Oil
Medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil is a fractionated form of coconut oil, separating specific fatty acids for high-purity use in supplements and keto diets. The fractionation is physical, not chemical, so it is classified as a non-chemically modified coconut oil fraction.
Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil
Cold-pressed coconut oil extracted at low temperatures to preserve nutrients, minimally refined and not chemically modified. It is classified as other coconut oil under this tariff item, as it is not a crude oil nor specifically for processing.
Expeller Pressed Coconut Oil
Expeller-pressed coconut oil mechanically extracted from dried copra without solvents or chemicals, retaining natural properties. It is a refined coconut oil fraction that is not chemically modified, falling under this tariff item.
Neutralized Coconut Oil Fraction
Neutralized coconut oil fraction treated with alkali to remove free fatty acids, but the process is physical and does not chemically alter the oil's structure. It is classified as a refined coconut oil fraction that is not chemically modified.
Virgin Coconut Oil
Virgin coconut oil extracted from fresh coconut meat without high heat or chemicals, preserving natural flavor and nutrients. It is unrefined or lightly processed and not chemically modified, falling under this tariff item as other coconut oil.