Expeller-Pressed Crude Palm Kernel Oil from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%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)
Import Tips
• Retain mill certificates showing mechanical extraction only, no solvents or chemicals
• Monitor for palm kernel expeller (PKE) contamination, which may require separation declaration
• Apply for prior notice via FDA ACE system for oil imports over certain volumes