Babassu Oil Refined from China

Refined oil extracted from babassu palm nuts, similar to palm kernel oil in fatty acid profile, used in soaps and foods. Falls under HTS 1513.29.00.00 as other palm kernel or babassu oil.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

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)

9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

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Import Tips

• Source verification critical due to rarity; provide botanical origin certificates

• FFA and moisture specs must meet refined standards (<0.1% FFA)

• Check CITES if from wild-harvested babassu to avoid endangered species issues