Product classification
HS code for Coconut oil: 1513.19
Vegetable oils, coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Classification of coconut oil under HS 1513.19
Coconut oil, specifically the refined or non-crude variety, is classified under HS code 1513.19. This classification is determined by Chapter 15, which encompasses animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products. Heading 1513 is dedicated to coconut (copra), palm kernel, or babassu oil. Within this heading, a distinction is made between crude oil (1513.11) and \"other\" (1513.19), which includes refined, bleached, and deodorized (RBD) coconut oil. To qualify for 1513.19, the oil must not have been chemically modified, although it may have been refined through physical or chemical means to remove impurities, odors, or colors. This code also covers fractions of coconut oil, such as liquid fractions (olein) or solid fractions (stearin), provided they have not been modified at the molecular level. The classification is vital for international trade as refined coconut oil is a major commodity in both the food industry and the manufacturing of soaps and detergents. The distinction between crude and refined oil is based on the degree of processing the oil has undergone after extraction from the copra.
- Covers
- Refined, Bleached, and Deodorized (RBD) coconut oil
- Fractionated coconut oil (not chemically modified)
- Virgin coconut oil (if not considered crude)
- Coconut oil stearin and olein
- Also under 1513.19
- Nutiva Organic Refined Coconut Oil
- Carrington Farms Refined Coconut Oil
- Viva Naturals Organic Coconut Oil
- Spectrum Culinary Refined Coconut Oil
Codes often confused with 1513.19
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs between 1513.11 (crude coconut oil) and 1513.19 (refined coconut oil). Crude oil is the raw product obtained from pressing copra without further processing, while 1513.19 requires refinement. Additionally, coconut oil intended for cosmetic use is sometimes incorrectly classified under heading 3304. However, unless the oil is put up in measured doses or retail packaging with specific cosmetic claims, it remains in 1513.19. Another error involves hydrogenated coconut oil, which must be classified under 1516.20 because it has been chemically modified through hydrogenation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 151319 (the code used for coconut oil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 151319 (the code used for coconut oil) in UN Comtrade data was the Philippines, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 151319, not only coconut oil.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Philippines $1.2B 38% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $648M 21% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $465M 15% of world exports
World total: $3.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $772M 26% of world imports
- 2 China $364M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $181M 6.1% of world imports
World total: $3.0B 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 code for coconut oil
Brazil classifies coconut oil under NCM 1513.19.00: HS 1513.19 with 00 added.
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 coconut oil
What is the HS code for Coconut oil?
The HS code for Coconut oil is 151319 (Vegetable oils; coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified). Refined coconut oil is classified under HS code 1513.19, while crude coconut oil is classified under 1513.11.
How do I classify Coconut oil for customs?
Coconut oil is classified under HS code 151319 — Vegetable oils; coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does fractionated coconut oil use the same HS code?
Yes, fractionated coconut oil is classified under 1513.19 as long as the fractionation process is physical and does not involve chemical modification.
Which countries are the top exporters of coconut oil (HS 151319)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 151319 (the code used for coconut oil) in UN Comtrade data were the Philippines ($1.2B, 38% of world exports), Indonesia ($648M) and the Netherlands ($465M). World exports came to about $3.1B, 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 coconut oil (HS 151319)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 151319 (the code used for coconut oil) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($772M, 26% of world imports), China ($364M) and Germany ($181M). World imports came to about $3.0B, 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.
Is the HS code for Coconut oil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 151319 for Coconut 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 coconut oil in Brazil?
In Brazil, coconut oil (HS 151319) is classified under NCM 1513.19.00.