Coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions; whether or not refined but not chemically modified
In plain English
This category covers coconut, palm kernel, and babassu oils along with their separated parts, regardless of whether they have been refined, as long as they have not undergone chemical changes. The classification distinguishes between crude oils and those that are not crude but remain unmodified. One group specifically addresses crude coconut oil and its fractions, while another covers coconut oil that is not crude but is still chemically unmodified. A separate division applies to palm kernel and babassu oils, splitting them into crude fractions and other non-crude, chemically unmodified fractions.
6-digit subheadings (4)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Vegetable oils; coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified
Vegetable oils; coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
Vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified
Vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
Chapter 15 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Margarine: 1517, not 1509. Flavoured / infused oils move to Chapter 21 if food-ready. Biodiesel and fuel esters: Chapter 38 (3824.99), not Chapter 15.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
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