Crude oil
Coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified: > Palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions thereof: > Crude oil
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 1513.21.00.00
Crude Palm Kernel Oil
Unrefined oil extracted from the kernel of the oil palm fruit (Elaeis guineensis), used primarily in soap, cosmetics, and food manufacturing. Classified under HTS 1513.21.00.00 as crude palm kernel oil, not chemically modified, prior to any refining process.
Unrefined Babassu Oil
Crude oil pressed from babassu palm nuts (Orbignya spp.), valued for its lauric acid content in soaps and detergents. Falls under HTS 1513.21.00.00 as crude babassu oil, unrefined and chemically unmodified.
Cold-Pressed Crude Palm Kernel Oil
Palm kernel oil extracted via cold-pressing without heat or solvents, retaining natural impurities as crude. HTS 1513.21.00.00 applies to this unrefined, chemically unchanged product used in confectionery fats.
Bulk Crude Babassu Kernel Oil
Industrial-grade crude oil from babassu kernels, shipped in bulk for detergent and soap production. Classified as crude babassu oil under HTS 1513.21.00.00 due to lack of refining or chemical modification.
Expeller-Pressed Crude Palm Kernel Oil
Crude palm kernel oil produced by mechanical expeller pressing, containing natural sediments and high FFA. HTS 1513.21.00.00 covers this unrefined oil destined for oleochemical industries.
Raw Babassu Oil for Soap Making
Unprocessed babassu oil directly from nut pressing, ideal for saponification in handmade soaps. As crude babassu oil without refinement, it is classified under HTS 1513.21.00.00.
Industrial Crude Palm Kernel Oil
High-FFA crude palm kernel oil for industrial hydrolysis into fatty acids and alcohols. HTS 1513.21.00.00 designates this unrefined, chemically unmodified kernel oil.
Unfiltered Crude Babassu Oil
Babassu oil straight from press, unfiltered with natural particulates, for specialty natural products. Classified crude under HTS 1513.21.00.00 as not refined or chemically modified.