Refined Palm Kernel & Babassu Oil and Fractions

US Customs and Border Protection does not mandate sustainability certification (such as RSPO) as a condition of entry. However, many US food and personal-care manufacturers contractually require RSPO-certified or equivalent sustainable sourcing documentation from their suppliers. Importers should confirm buyer specifications before sourcing, as sustainability requirements are driven by private supply-chain standards rather than US tariff law.

The two main fractions are palm kernel olein (the liquid fraction, used in frying and liquid shortenings) and palm kernel stearin (the solid fraction, used in confectionery fats and soaps). Both fractions, provided they are refined but not chemically modified, are classified under 1513290000. If either fraction has been hydrogenated or otherwise chemically modified, it would be reclassified outside heading 1513.