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.

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.

2915.90Lower: 13.8% vs 17.5%

If chemically split into saturated fatty acids

Chemical modification like hydrolysis moves to Chapter 29 as organic acids.

3823.19.20.00Higher: 19.8% vs 17.5%

If industrial fatty acid distillates from crude

Distilled fractions for industrial use classify under 3823.

1513.29.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If degassed or dehydrated crude

Dehydration processing creates refined fractions under 1513.29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare industrial end-use on entry to potentially qualify for lower duties if applicable

Include flash point and viscosity specs to confirm suitability as crude oil

Prepare spill contingency plans for bulk liquid hazardous material imports