Unfiltered Crude Babassu Oil
Babassu oil straight from press, unfiltered with natural particulates, for specialty natural products. Classified crude under HTS 1513.21.00.00 as not refined or chemically modified.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If simple filtration applied
Filtration producing clearer fractions reclassifies from crude.
If ground babassu kernels for oil extraction
Oil seeds in Chapter 12 precede expressed oils in Chapter 15.
If recovered wool grease-like residues
Chapter note includes wool grease residues equivalent under 1522.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify 'unfiltered crude' on invoice with particle size analysis if requested
• Use nitrogen blanketing in transit to prevent oxidation of unfiltered oil
• Confirm non-GMO status if targeting organic-certified supply chains
Related Products under HTS 1513.21.00.00
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.
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.