Product classification
HS code for Babassu oil: 1513.29
Vegetable oils, palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Classification of babassu oil under HS 1513.29
Babassu oil is classified under HS code 1513.29 because it falls within the category of fixed vegetable fats and oils. Specifically, heading 1513 covers coconut (copra), palm kernel, or babassu oil and their fractions. The subheading 1513.29 is designated for babassu oil and its fractions that are "other than crude." This means the oil has undergone refining processes such as neutralizing, bleaching, or deodorizing, or it refers to specific fractions like olein or stearin obtained through fractionation. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, the classification is determined by the terms of the headings and subheadings. Since the product is derived from the babassu palm (Attalea speciosa) and is not in its raw, unrefined state, 1513.29 is the most specific and appropriate code. The classification remains here regardless of whether the oil is intended for technical, industrial, or edible purposes, provided it has not been chemically modified.
- Covers
- Refined babassu oil
- Babassu olein (liquid fraction)
- Babassu stearin (solid fraction)
- Deodorized babassu oil for cosmetic use
- Neutralized babassu oil for food production
- Also under 1513.29
- 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. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 1513.21, which is reserved strictly for crude babassu oil. If the oil has been filtered or treated beyond basic extraction, it must move to 1513.29. Additionally, babassu oil is sometimes confused with coconut oil (1513.11 or 1513.19) or palm kernel oil (1513.21 or 1513.29) due to their similar fatty acid profiles; however, the botanical source must be verified. If the oil has been chemically modified (e.g., hydrogenated), it should be classified under heading 1516.
Top exporters and importers of HS 151329 (the code used for babassu oil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 151329 (the code used for babassu oil) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 151329, not only babassu oil.
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 babassu oil
Brazil splits HS 1513.29 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 1513.29.11Mbocaya palm kernel oil, other than crude
- 1513.29.19Other palm kernel oil, other than crude
- 1513.29.20Babassu oil, other than crude
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
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 babassu oil
What is the HS code for Babassu oil?
The HS code for Babassu oil is 151329 (Vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified). The HS code for refined babassu oil and its fractions is 1513.29. Crude babassu oil is classified under 1513.21.
How do I classify Babassu oil for customs?
Babassu oil is classified under HS code 151329 — Vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the HS code change if the oil is for cosmetics?
No, the HS code 1513.29 applies to babassu oil based on its chemical state and origin, regardless of whether it is used in the food or cosmetic industry.
Which countries are the top exporters of babassu oil (HS 151329)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 151329 (the code used for babassu oil) 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 babassu oil (HS 151329)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 151329 (the code used for babassu oil) 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.
Is the HS code for Babassu oil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 151329 for Babassu oil is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for babassu oil in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 151329 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for babassu oil depends on the product's details: 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).