Bulk Tanker Crude Palm Oil
Crude palm oil shipped in large bulk tankers directly from plantations, unrefined with natural impurities. HTS 1511.10.00.00 applies to this crude form. Major import for refineries worldwide.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If any deodorization applied
Deodorization is refining, excluding crude classification.
If glycerol residues present
Glycerol pitch from processing goes to heading 1520.
If soap content exceeds limits
High soap-stock content may classify as soap-base materials in Chapter 34.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Use flexitanks or heated tanks; bill of lading must specify 'crude'; monitor for transesterification risks
Related Products under HTS 1511.10.00.00
Crude Palm Oil CPO
Crude palm oil is extracted directly from the mesocarp of oil palm fruit without refining, containing impurities like free fatty acids and phospholipids. It falls under HTS 1511.10.00.00 as crude palm oil not chemically modified. Primarily used in food processing, oleochemicals, and biofuel production.
Unrefined Red Palm Oil
Red palm oil is crude palm oil retaining its natural red color from carotenes, extracted without refining processes. Classified under HTS 1511.10.00.00 for crude palm oil. Used in cooking, cosmetics, and as a vitamin A source in traditional diets.
Single Press Crude Palm Oil
Produced via single screw press from fresh palm fruit bunches, this crude oil has higher impurity levels. It qualifies as crude under HTS 1511.10.00.00 before any refining. Common feedstock for refineries producing edible oils.
RSPO Certified Crude Palm Oil
Crude palm oil certified by Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil standards, extracted without chemical modification. Falls under HTS 1511.10.00.00 as crude. Preferred by importers meeting sustainability mandates.
Palm Crude Stearin Oil
Crude palm stearin fraction obtained from basic dry fractionation of crude palm oil, still considered unrefined. Classified as crude fraction under HTS 1511.10.00.00. Used in margarine and shortenings production.
Malaysian Crude Palm Oil
Crude palm oil produced in Malaysia from Elaeis guineensis palms, exported unrefined. Specifically under HTS 1511.10.00.00 for crude palm. Dominant global supplier for edible oil markets.