Palm oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
2 declarable lines
Heading 1511 covers palm oil and its fractions from the oil palm fruit, whether crude or refined, as long as they are not chemically modified. It has two declarable lines: crude oil and other. The general (MFN) duty rate is Free for both lines.
Products in this heading
- Crude palm oil
- RBD palm oil
- Palm olein
- Palm stearin
- Palm oil fractions for food manufacturing
- Palm oil for soap making, not chemically modified
- Palm oil for industrial frying
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the oil comes from palm fruit; palm kernel oil is a different product and heading.
- Decide crude versus other: crude palm oil goes to 1511.10.00.00, and refined or fractionated palm oil goes to 1511.90.00.00.
- Confirm the oil is not chemically modified; hydrogenated or inter-esterified oils are outside heading 1511.
- Confirm the product is not a mixture or edible preparation; margarine and mixed oil preparations are outside heading 1511.
Often confused with
- Heading 1513Palm kernel oil
It comes from the palm kernel, not the palm fruit, and is classified in heading 1513.
- Heading 1513Coconut oil
Coconut oil is in heading 1513, not the palm oil heading.
- Heading 1516Hydrogenated palm oil
Hydrogenated or otherwise chemically modified fats and oils are in heading 1516.
- Heading 1517Margarine made with palm oil
Margarine and edible oil preparations are in heading 1517.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for crude palm oil?
Crude palm oil is classified under 1511.10.00.00. Its general (MFN) duty rate is Free.
What is the duty on refined palm oil?
Refined palm oil and other non-crude palm oil fractions are classified under 1511.90.00.00. The general (MFN) duty rate is Free.
How do I classify hydrogenated palm oil?
Hydrogenated palm oil is outside heading 1511 because it is chemically modified. Unmodified palm oil uses 1511.90.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free, while hydrogenated palm oil falls in heading 1516.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.