Palm Kernel Oil for Cosmetics from China
Refined palm kernel oil packaged and specified for use in soaps, lotions, and hair products due to its lauric acid content. HTS 1513.29.00.00 applies to such non-chemically modified oils.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Label with cosmetic end-use but classify based on oil form, not final product
• Comply with TSCA if industrial quantities exceed cosmetic thresholds
• Avoid vitamin additions that could deem it a 'preparation' under Chapter 33