Expeller-Pressed Crude Palm Kernel Oil
Expeller-pressed crude palm kernel oil is produced by mechanical pressing, containing natural sediments and high free fatty acids. It is unrefined and not chemically modified, placing it under tariff item 1513.21.00 as crude palm kernel 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 is refined or bleached
Refined palm kernel oil falls under a different tariff 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
• Document the expeller-pressing method and crude state of the oil
• Be ready to show that no chemical modification occurred to support classification under this tariff item
Related Products under Tariff item 1513.21.00
Bulk Crude Babassu Kernel Oil
Bulk crude babassu kernel oil, industrial-grade and unrefined, is obtained directly from babassu kernels without chemical modification. It is classified under tariff item 1513.21.00 as crude oil of babassu, meeting the description of the heading for palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions thereof.
Cold-Pressed Crude Palm Kernel Oil
Cold-pressed crude palm kernel oil is extracted without heat or solvents, leaving it unrefined and retaining natural impurities. It qualifies as crude oil under tariff item 1513.21.00 because it is not chemically modified and is a palm kernel oil fraction.
Crude Palm Kernel Oil
Crude palm kernel oil, unrefined and extracted from the kernel of the oil palm fruit, is used in soap, cosmetics, and food manufacturing. It is classified under tariff item 1513.21.00 as crude palm kernel oil, not chemically modified.
Industrial Crude Palm Kernel Oil
Industrial crude palm kernel oil with high free fatty acids is intended for hydrolysis into fatty acids and alcohols. It is unrefined and chemically unmodified, thus classified under tariff item 1513.21.00 as crude palm kernel oil.
Raw Babassu Oil for Soap Making
Raw babassu oil for soap making is unprocessed, obtained directly from nut pressing, and ideal for saponification. It is crude babassu oil without refinement, classified under tariff item 1513.21.00.
Unfiltered Crude Babassu Oil
Unfiltered crude babassu oil comes straight from the press, retaining natural particulates, and is used in specialty natural products. It is not refined or chemically modified, so it falls under tariff item 1513.21.00 as crude babassu oil.