Palm Kernel Oil for Cosmetics from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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