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.
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 refined or fractionated
Refined or processed palm oil fractions move to other subheadings within 1511 as they are no longer crude.
If chemically modified or blended with other substances
Chemical modification like hydrogenation excludes it from Chapter 15, shifting to industrial fatty mixtures in Chapter 38.
If Palm kernel expeller is a byproduct, classified as oil-cake under 2306 rather than the oil itself.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Verify palm oil origin certificates to comply with sustainability regulations like RSPO; test free fatty acid content for quality specs; ensure proper temperature-controlled shipping to prevent solidification
Related Products under HTS 1511.10.00.00
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.
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.
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.