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U.S. imports of refined palm kernel or babassu oil (HS 151329) totaled $38.2M in April 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Importers of Refined Palm Kernel or Babassu Oil paid $3.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $38.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Refined Palm Kernel or Babassu Oil imports of $38.2M in April 2026 ran 31% below the year-to-date monthly average of $55.4M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPalm kernel oil and babassu oil share a single refined heading (1513290000) because of their similar fatty-acid profiles — both are lauric oils used in confectionery coatings, soap manufacturing, and personal-care formulations. Indonesia and Malaysia are the dominant US suppliers, reflecting their integrated palm-processing industries that produce palm kernel oil as a co-product of palm fruit processing. Babassu oil, sourced primarily from Brazil, occupies a small specialty niche within this heading. Importers should be aware that sustainability certification requirements — particularly for palm kernel oil — are increasingly embedded in US buyer contracts, and CBP's forced-labor enforcement actions have specifically targeted palm supply chains from Southeast Asia.
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Palm oil (heading 1511) is derived from the fleshy mesocarp of the palm fruit and is high in palmitic acid, while palm kernel oil (heading 1513) is extracted from the seed kernel and has a lauric-acid-dominant profile similar to coconut oil. The distinction is based on the part of the fruit processed, not the species, and should be supported by a certificate of origin and a fatty-acid composition analysis from the supplier.
Yes. CBP has issued Withhold Release Orders targeting palm oil and palm kernel oil from specific Malaysian producers based on forced-labor indicators under 19 U.S.C. § 1307. Importers should conduct supply-chain due diligence, obtain social-compliance audits from recognized third-party auditors, and maintain documentation demonstrating that their supply chain is free from forced labor. This is an active enforcement area.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1513290000 | PALM KERNEL OR BABASSU OIL, REFINED, NT CHEM MODFD | $38.2M | 10.00% | $3.8M |
PALM KERNEL OR BABASSU OIL, REFINED, NT CHEM MODFD
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1513290000 | PALM KERNEL OR BABASSU OIL, REFINED, NT CHEM MODFD | $3.2M |
PALM KERNEL OR BABASSU OIL, REFINED, NT CHEM MODFD
3.3M kg
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL AND ITS FRACTIONS
HS 150920
RAPESEED/COLZA OIL & FRACTIONS, LW ERUCIC ACID,CRD
HS 151411
RAPESEED/COLZA OIL & FRACTIONS, LW ERUCIC ACID,NES
HS 151419
ANML,VEG,MICROBIAL FAT OIL&FRACTION,CHEM MOD NESOI
HS 151800
FIXED VEG OIL, REF OR NOT, NESOI, NT CHEM MODIFIED
HS 151590
TALLOW OF BOVINE ANIMALS, SHEEP OR GOATS, NESOI
HS 150210
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $14.5M | $2.8M | -$11.7M |
| Georgia | $7.4M | -- | -$7.4M |
| Massachusetts | $5.9M | -- | -$5.9M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $14.5M | -- | -$14.5M |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $7.4M | -- | -$7.4M |
| BOSTON, MA | $5.9M | -- | -$5.9M |