Crude Palm Oil CPO from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%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)
Import Tips
• 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