Refined Coconut Oil from China
Refined coconut oil is derived from copra and processed to remove impurities and odor, resulting in a clear oil used primarily in cooking and baking. It falls under HTS 1513.19.00.90 as coconut (copra) oil that is refined but not chemically modified. This classification covers fractions thereof that are not chemically altered.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the oil is solely from coconuts/copra with certificates of analysis to confirm no chemical modification
• Include refining process documentation and ensure labeling specifies 'coconut oil' for customs compliance
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as edible vegetable oil under broader codes; check for free trade agreement eligibility