HTS US: 1513.XX.XXXX
Description
This heading encompasses oils derived from coconut (copra), palm kernel, and babassu nuts, including their fractions. These oils may be crude or refined but explicitly excludes chemically modified oils.
These oils are primarily used in food products, cosmetics, and industrial applications. The products covered under this heading are natural oils obtained by pressing or solvent extraction, and they retain their original chemical structure without undergoing chemical modification such as hydrogenation or interesterification.
Code Hierarchy
- Section III: Animal or Vegetable Fats and Oils and Their Cleavage Products; Prepared Edible Fats; Animal or Vegetable Waxes (Chapters 15)
- Chapter 15: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinized, whether or not refined, but not further prepared
- Heading 1513: Coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
1513.XX.XXXX– Specifies the exact type and state of the oil.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The 4-digit HS heading 1513 is subdivided into specific 6-digit and 10-digit codes based on the type and refinement state of the oil.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1513.11 | Coconut (copra) oil, crude | Unrefined oil extracted directly from copra, containing natural impurities and free fatty acids. |
1513.11.00.00 |
Crude coconut (copra) oil | Typically used as a raw material for further refining or industrial use. |
| 1513.19 | Other coconut (copra) oil and fractions thereof | Includes refined or partially refined coconut oil not chemically modified. |
1513.19.00.00 |
Other coconut (copra) oil and fractions | Edible refined coconut oil used in food manufacturing and cosmetics. |
| 1513.21 | Palm kernel oil, crude | Unrefined oil from palm kernels with natural residues and free fatty acids. |
1513.21.00.00 |
Crude palm kernel oil | Raw material for refining or industrial processing. |
| 1513.29 | Other palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions thereof | Refined or partially refined oils, excluding chemically modified oils. |
1513.29.00.00 |
Other palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions | Widely used in food products, soaps, and cosmetics. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
Important exclusions to avoid misclassification include:
- Chemically modified oils: Oils that have undergone hydrogenation, interesterification, or other chemical processing are classified under other headings.
- Animal fats and oils: These are covered in other headings within Chapter 15 (e.g., 1501, 1502).
- Prepared or mixed edible fats: Products that are further processed or blended with additives fall outside this heading.
Notes
- Regulatory Compliance: Import and export of these oils are subject to regulations concerning food safety, quality standards, and labeling requirements depending on the jurisdiction.
- Tariff Treatment: Duty rates for these oils vary by country of origin, refinement status, and intended use; consult the latest Harmonized Tariff Schedule for precise rates.
- Industrial Uses: Besides edible applications, these oils are important feedstocks for the manufacture of soaps, detergents, and biofuels.
Declaration Example
Product: A shipment of crude palm kernel oil from Malaysia.US HTS Code:
1513.21.00.00(Crude palm kernel oil)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS (varies with trade agreements and quantity)
Additional Requirements: Compliance with FDA food-grade oil import regulations and certification of origin.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 1501: Pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted.
- HTS 1511: Palm oil and its fractions, crude or refined, but not chemically modified.
- HTS 1512: Sunflower-seed, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions thereof, crude or refined, but not chemically modified.
- HTS 1515: Other fixed vegetable fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
