Coconut — HTS 1513
Coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
Chapter 15 › Heading 1513
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 1513 is a broad product category for certain vegetable oils made from coconut (copra), palm kernels, or babassu. It also covers fractions of those oils, whether the oil has been refined or remains unrefined, as long as it has not been chemically modified. A fraction is a separated part of an oil, such as a portion produced through a physical separation process.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, identify the oil’s source and product form, then follow the subdivisions under heading 1513. Key distinctions may include whether the product is coconut, palm kernel, or babassu oil; whether it is an oil or a fraction; and whether the relevant subdivision distinguishes crude or other forms. Confirm that the product has not been chemically modified, because chemically modified oils may be classified elsewhere. The full classification can depend on the product’s composition, processing, and documentation.
What to check
- Check the ingredient or technical specification to identify whether the product is derived from coconut (copra), palm kernel, or babassu.
- Determine whether the shipment is a whole oil or a fraction, and document how any fraction was produced.
- Verify whether the product is crude, refined, or otherwise processed, and distinguish physical refining from chemical modification.
- Review the complete HTSUS subheadings and legal notes rather than stopping at heading 1513; use the product’s composition and form to select the 8-digit code.
- Compare the proposed classification with the commercial invoice, certificate of analysis, product specification, and prior binding rulings; ask a customs broker or classification specialist when the processing or composition is unclear.
HTS heading 1513 summary
Coconut is a 4-digit product category containing 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1513.11.00.00 👉 | Crude oil | Free | — | 4.4¢/kg |
| 1513.19.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 4.4¢/kg |
| 1513.21.00.00 👉 | Crude oil | Free | — | 2.2¢/kg |
| 1513.29.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 2.2¢/kg |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 1513?
Coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil, and fractions thereof, 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.