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SITCSection 4
U.S. imports of crude palm oil (SITC 42221) totaled $518K in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Crude Palm Oil paid $48K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.3% on $518K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Crude Palm Oil imports of $518K in April 2026 ran 126% above the year-to-date monthly average of $229K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCrude 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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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.
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.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHANA | $420K | -- | -$420K |
| ECUADOR | $45K | -- | -$45K |
| MALAYSIA | $37K | -- | -$37K |
| SIERRA LEONE | $13K | -- | -$13K |
| CAYMAN ISLANDS | -- | $4K | +$4K |
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Monthly import values over time