SITCSection 4

Crude Palm Oil

Name: Crude Palm Oil (SITC 42221) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 42221Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $4.8M; YTD $27.0M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $31K

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U.S. imports of crude palm oil (SITC 42221) totaled $4.8M in July 2026, traded with 17 countries.

Importers of Crude Palm Oil paid $108K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 2.3% on $4.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Crude Palm Oil imports of $4.8M in July 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.9M.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Crude palm oil (CPO) is extracted directly from the mesocarp of oil palm fruit and traded in bulk as a primary feedstock for edible oil refining, oleochemicals, and biodiesel production. Sustainability certification — particularly RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) — has become a commercial prerequisite for many US buyers, and documentation of certified sustainable origin is increasingly requested alongside standard customs paperwork. Supply is heavily concentrated in Southeast Asia, and importers should monitor deforestation-linked forced-labor enforcement actions that have affected certain producing regions.

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21 shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$4.8MYoY · Pro

Exports

$31KYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$4.8M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 22 of 41 in section 4

Share of section 4 imports0.26%

Basic heading 42221 · $4.8M of $1.8B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · July 2026

Countries

origin

Ecuador and Guatemala together supply 76% of it.

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Districts

customs district

Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.

States

destination

Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.

Ports

entry

Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there forced-labor or withhold-release order risks associated with crude palm oil imports?

Yes. US Customs and Border Protection has issued Withhold Release Orders (WROs) against specific palm oil producers linked to forced-labor concerns. Importers should conduct supply-chain due diligence, obtain supplier declarations, and review CBP's active WRO list before shipment to avoid detention at the port of entry.

What distinguishes crude palm oil from refined palm oil for trade classification?

Crude palm oil retains its natural carotenoids (giving it an orange-red color) and has not undergone refining, bleaching, or deodorization. Once those processes are applied, the product moves to the refined palm oil category. The distinction matters for both duty classification and end-use specifications, as refiners and oleochemical producers typically require CPO with defined free fatty acid and moisture specifications.