Product classification
HS code for Crude babassu oil: 1513.21
Vegetable oils, palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified.
Classification of crude babassu oil under HS 1513.21
Crude babassu oil is classified under HS code 1513.21. This code is located in Chapter 15, which covers animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products. Heading 1513 specifically includes coconut (copra), palm kernel, or babassu oil and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. Subheading 1513.21 is the specific designation for the crude version of palm kernel or babassu oil. The classification is based on the botanical origin of the oil—extracted from the kernels of the babassu palm (Attalea speciosa)—and its state of processing. "Crude" oil refers to the product obtained by expression or solvent extraction that has not yet undergone refining processes such as neutralization, bleaching, or deodorization. This oil is high in lauric acid and is used in both food production and industrial applications like soap making. The HS code structure groups babassu oil with palm kernel oil because they share similar chemical properties and fatty acid profiles.
- Covers
- Raw babassu kernel oil
- Unrefined babassu oil
- Expeller-pressed crude babassu oil
- Solvent-extracted crude babassu oil
- Non-chemically modified babassu oil fractions (crude)
- Also under 1513.21
- Sime Darby Crude Palm Kernel Oil
- Wilmar International Crude Palm Kernel Oil
- Bunge Crude Palm Kernel Oil
- PKO (Palm Kernel Oil) from various suppliers
Codes often confused with 1513.21
Common mistake. A common misclassification is HS code 1513.29, which is used for babassu oil that has been refined or further processed. If the oil has been bleached, deodorized, or neutralized, it no longer qualifies as "crude." Another error is confusing babassu oil with standard palm oil (from the fruit pulp), which is classified under heading 1511. Additionally, if the oil has been hydrogenated or chemically modified, it must be moved to heading 1516. Finally, coconut oil, while in the same heading (1513), has its own subheadings (1513.11 for crude), and should not be confused with babassu despite their similar uses.
Top exporters and importers of HS 151321 (the code used for crude babassu oil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 151321 (the code used for crude babassu oil) in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 18% 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 151321, not only crude babassu oil.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Malaysia $468M 34% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $247M 18% of world exports
- 3 Colombia $154M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $278M 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $247M 16% of world imports
- 3 Malaysia $228M 15% of world imports
World total: $1.5B 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 crude babassu oil
Brazil splits HS 1513.21 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 1513.21.11Crude mbocaya palm kernel oil
- 1513.21.19Other crude palm kernel oil
- 1513.21.20Crude babassu oil
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 crude babassu oil
What is the HS code for Crude babassu oil?
The HS code for Crude babassu oil is 151321 (Vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified). The HS code for crude babassu oil is 1513.21.
How do I classify Crude babassu oil for customs?
Crude babassu oil is classified under HS code 151321 — Vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is "crude" oil defined for this classification?
For the purposes of HS code 1513.21, "crude" oil is oil that has been extracted from the babassu kernel but has not undergone any refining processes like degumming, deacidification, or bleaching.
Which countries are the top exporters of crude babassu oil (HS 151321)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 151321 (the code used for crude babassu oil) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($468M, 34% of world exports), Thailand ($247M) and Colombia ($154M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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 crude babassu oil (HS 151321)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 151321 (the code used for crude babassu oil) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($278M, 18% of world imports), Germany ($247M) and Malaysia ($228M). World imports came to about $1.5B, 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 Crude babassu oil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 151321 for Crude 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 crude babassu oil in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 151321 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for crude babassu oil depends on the product's details: 1513.21.11 (Crude mbocaya palm kernel oil), 1513.21.19 (Other crude palm kernel oil), 1513.21.20 (Crude babassu oil).