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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If derived from palm fruit mesocarp rather than kernel
Palm oil from fruit pulp falls under heading 1511, distinct from kernel oil in 1513.
If fractions are refined or processed beyond crude
Refined or further processed palm kernel oil fractions classify under 1513.29, not crude.
If soap-stocks, foots, or dregs from processing
Residues like soap-stocks from palm kernel oil refining fall under heading 1522 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin certification as palm kernel oil via supplier affidavits to avoid misclassification as palm oil (1511)
• Ensure crude status with FFA (free fatty acid) content documentation; refined fractions shift to 1513.29
• Comply with USDA and FDA import alerts for palm kernel oil regarding contaminants like aflatoxins
Related Products under HTS 1513.21.00.00
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.