Palm nuts and kernels
Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken: > Palm nuts and kernels
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 1207.10.00.00
Whole Palm Kernels
Whole palm kernels are the edible seeds extracted from the fruit of the oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis). They are classified under HTS 1207.10.00.00 as palm nuts and kernels, whether or not broken, used primarily for oil extraction. This heading covers oleaginous fruits like palm kernels in their natural state.
Cracked Palm Nuts
Cracked palm nuts consist of the hard-shelled fruits of the oil palm containing the kernel inside, intentionally broken for processing. HTS 1207.10.00.00 explicitly includes palm nuts and kernels whether or not broken, distinguishing them from other oil seeds. They are imported mainly for kernel separation and oil production.
Dried Palm Kernel Pieces
Dried palm kernel pieces are fragmented kernels from oil palm, sun-dried or mechanically dried to reduce moisture for storage and transport. They remain under HTS 1207.10.00.00 as unbroken or broken palm kernels, an oleaginous fruit not further processed beyond drying. Primarily destined for crushing mills.
Fresh Palm Kernel Nuts
Fresh palm kernel nuts are recently harvested kernels still containing natural moisture from oil palm fruits. Classified in HTS 1207.10.00.00 as palm nuts and kernels, whether or not broken, this covers them in their raw, unprocessed state. Used for immediate oil extraction or animal feed.
Palm Kernel Halves
Palm kernel halves are palm kernels split into two pieces after shell removal, facilitating oil extraction. HTS 1207.10.00.00 includes such broken forms of palm nuts and kernels as other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits. Common in bulk shipments to refineries.
Bulk Palm Nuts for Crushing
Bulk palm nuts for crushing are unhusked or partially husked oil palm fruits imported specifically for industrial kernel separation and oil pressing. Under HTS 1207.10.00.00 as palm nuts and kernels, this covers oleaginous materials in raw or minimally processed form. Essential raw material for palm kernel oil industry.
Organic Certified Palm Kernels
Organic certified palm kernels are whole kernels from oil palm grown without synthetic pesticides, verified by USDA or EU organic standards. HTS 1207.10.00.00 applies regardless of organic status, as palm nuts and kernels are oleaginous fruits. Premium product for health-focused oil production.
Fermented Palm Kernels
Fermented palm kernels undergo natural lactic fermentation to enhance flavor or preservation before oil extraction. Still classified under HTS 1207.10.00.00 as they remain palm nuts and kernels, not advanced processed. Used in specialty food and cosmetic oil production.