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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1513.29.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If for bleached or deodorized babassu oil

Refined babassu fractions go to 1513.29, excluding crude per heading structure.

3305.10.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If blended into finished cosmetic preparations

Mixed cosmetic products shift to Chapter 33, not pure oils in Chapter 15.

1522.00.00.00Higher: 21.3% vs 17.5%

If as stearin pitch from babassu oil settling

Chapter note assigns stearin pitch and similar residues to heading 1522.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use ISO tank or flexitank shipping with stability tests to prevent spoilage en route

Document impurity levels (e.g

>3% insoluble matter) to substantiate crude classification

Prepare for sanitary certificates from exporting countries like Brazil to meet FDA entry requirements