Inter-esterified Coconut Oil

Coconut oil fractions re-esterified for use in infant formula and non-dairy creamers to mimic human milk fat structure. This chemical modification without further preparation qualifies it for HTS 1516.20.91.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1513.19.00Lower: 7.5% vs 17.5%

If not re-esterified (crude or simply refined)

Standard coconut oil processing stays in heading 1513.

0409.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If Natural coconut-based milk substitutes without declaration as oil

Beverage preparations may shift to dairy chapter if marketed as milk analog.

1518.00Higher: 18% vs 17.5%

If further prepared into edible mixtures or blends

Heading 1518 covers animal/veg mixtures prepared beyond simple modification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include processing certificates detailing inter-esterification method and purity levels

Comply with infant formula-specific import regs if end-use declared

Avoid misdeclaring as crude coconut oil, which falls under 1513