Palm oil and its fractions — HTS 1511
Palm oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
Chapter 15 › Heading 1511
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 1511 is a 4-digit product category for palm oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, as long as they have not been chemically modified. It groups products made from palm oil, including different separated portions, or “fractions,” of that oil. Refining alone generally does not remove a product from this heading, but chemical modification can affect classification.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, narrow the product by its material or type and the description of the fraction or preparation. Review the complete 8-digit wording, not just the heading: later digits may distinguish palm oil from particular fractions or other forms. Confirm the product’s composition, manufacturing process, and intended classification against the current HTSUS and, when uncertain, seek a customs broker’s or classification specialist’s advice.
What to check
- Confirm that the product is derived from palm oil and identify whether it is whole oil or a separated fraction.
- Check whether the oil is merely refined or has been chemically modified, such as through a reaction that changes its chemical structure.
- Obtain the product specification, ingredient or composition information, and manufacturing-process details from the supplier.
- Read every level of the HTSUS hierarchy and compare the merchandise description with the full 8-digit subheading wording.
- Check current U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidance or request professional classification advice when the product is blended, specially processed, or borderline.
HTS heading 1511 summary
Palm oil and its fractions is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1511.10.00.00 👉 | Crude oil | Free | — | Free |
| 1511.90.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 1511?
Palm oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.