HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1513.29 – Vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
HS code 1513.29 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetable oils, palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. It is used for refined palm kernel oil, fractionated palm kernel oil, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, RBD palm kernel oil and refined babassu oil.
What HS 1513.29 covers
This code encompasses refined or processed palm kernel oil and babassu oil, which are crucial commodities in global trade, particularly for the food, cosmetic, and oleochemical industries. Unlike crude oils, these fractions have undergone processes like refining, bleaching, and deodorizing, making them suitable for direct use in various applications. Major importers include countries with large food processing sectors, such as those in Europe, North America, and parts of Asia, where these oils are used in confectionery, baked goods, and margarines. Exporters are primarily countries rich in palm and babassu cultivation, like Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brazil. Key considerations for trade include sustainability certifications (like RSPO for palm oil, especially with EUDR regulations), quality specifications, and compliance with food safety standards. The versatility of these oils, from their use as cooking fats to ingredients in soaps and detergents, drives consistent international demand.
- Covers
- Refined palm kernel oil
- Fractionated palm kernel oil
- Hydrogenated palm kernel oil
- RBD palm kernel oil
- Refined babassu oil
- Fractionated babassu oil
- Babassu butter
- Examples
- Unilever (for food products)
- Procter & Gamble (for personal care)
- Ferrero (for confectionery)
- Cargill (ingredient supplier)
- Wilmar International (producer/trader)
Codes often confused with 1513.29
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 151319 (other crude palm oil fractions) or 151190 (other crude palm oil) if the refining status is not clearly defined. It's also distinct from 151321 which covers crude palm kernel or babassu oil.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 151329, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 151329 in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 66% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 28% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $2.6B 66% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $941M 24% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $87M 2.2% of world exports
World total: $4.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.2B 28% of world imports
- 2 United States $792M 18% of world imports
- 3 Brazil $505M 12% of world imports
World total: $4.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 1513.29 3
Brazil splits HS 1513.29 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 1513.29.1 Of palm kernelDe amêndoa de palma (palmiste) (coconote) Group
- 1513.29.11 Mbocaya palm kernel oil, other than crudeDe coco mbocaya (Acrocomia totai)
- 1513.29.19 Other palm kernel oil, other than crudeOutros
- 1513.29.20 Babassu oil, other than crudeDe babaçu
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 15.13 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Questions about HS 1513.29
What is HS code 151329?
HS code 151329 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. This code encompasses refined or processed palm kernel oil and babassu oil, which are crucial commodities in global trade, particularly for the food, cosmetic, and oleochemical industries. Unlike crude oils, these fractions have undergone processes like refining, bleaching, and deodorizing, making them suitable for direct use in various applications. Major importers include countries with large food processing sectors, such as those in Europe, North America, and parts of Asia, where these oils are used in confectionery, baked goods, and margarines. Exporters are primarily countries rich in palm and babassu cultivation, like Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brazil. Key considerations for trade include sustainability certifications (like RSPO for palm oil, especially with EUDR regulations), quality specifications, and compliance with food safety standards. The versatility of these oils, from their use as cooking fats to ingredients in soaps and detergents, drives consistent international demand.
What products fall under HS code 151329?
Refined palm kernel oil, Fractionated palm kernel oil, Hydrogenated palm kernel oil, RBD palm kernel oil, Refined babassu oil, Fractionated babassu oil, Babassu butter
What are common misclassifications for HS code 151329?
This code is often confused with 151319 (other crude palm oil fractions) or 151190 (other crude palm oil) if the refining status is not clearly defined. It's also distinct from 151321 which covers crude palm kernel or babassu oil.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 151329?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 151329 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($2.6B, 66% of world exports), Malaysia ($941M) and the Netherlands ($87M). World exports came to about $4.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 151329?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 151329 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.2B, 28% of world imports), the United States ($792M) and Brazil ($505M). World imports came to about $4.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 151329 structured?
HS code 151329 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (15) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (13) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 151329?
Brazil splits HS code 151329 into 3 NCM codes: 1513.29.11 (Mbocaya palm kernel oil, other than crude), 1513.29.19 (Other palm kernel oil, other than crude), 1513.29.20 (Babassu oil, other than crude). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.