Babassu Oil Refined from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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