Heading 1513

Coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

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Heading 1513 covers coconut (copra), palm kernel and babassu oils and their fractions, whether or not refined but not chemically modified. It is split first by oil source, then by crude versus other, and coconut oil that is not crude is split into certified organic and other. The listed lines all carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Products in this heading

Crude coconut (copra) oil
Refined coconut oil
Certified organic refined coconut oil
Crude palm kernel oil
Refined palm kernel oil
Crude babassu oil
Fractionated coconut oil

How to choose the right subheading

Identify the oil source: coconut (copra) goes to 1513.11 or 1513.19; palm kernel and babassu go to 1513.21 or 1513.29.
Decide whether the oil is crude; crude coconut oil uses 1513.11.00.00, and crude palm kernel or babassu oil uses 1513.21.00.00.
For coconut oil that is not crude, check organic certification: certified organic uses 1513.19.00.30, and other uses 1513.19.00.90.
Confirm the oil is not chemically modified; chemically modified oils are outside this heading.

Often confused with

Palm oil
Palm oil is classified in heading 1511, not with coconut or palm kernel oil.
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Hydrogenated coconut oil
Hydrogenated oils are partly or wholly hydrogenated and are classified in heading 1516.
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Coconut oil-based margarine
Margarine and edible oil preparations are classified in heading 1517.
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Olive oil
Olive oil is classified in heading 1509.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for crude coconut oil?

Crude coconut (copra) oil is 1513.11.00.00, and its general (MFN) rate is Free.

What is the duty on certified organic coconut oil that is not crude?

Certified organic coconut oil that is not crude is 1513.19.00.30, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

How do I classify palm kernel oil?

Crude palm kernel oil is 1513.21.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free. Palm kernel oil that is not crude is 1513.29.00.00, also general (MFN) Free.

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.