Bulk Crude Babassu Kernel Oil from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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