Raw Babassu Oil for Soap Making from Germany
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.
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
• Label drums with 'crude babassu oil - not for direct food use' to guide end-use compliance
• Test peroxide value to ensure freshness; rancid oil may face rejection at entry
• Source from certified sustainable suppliers to meet emerging ESG import requirements