Bulk Crude Babassu Kernel Oil from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• 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