Product classification

HS code for Crude copra oil: 1513.11

Vegetable oils, coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified.

Classification of crude copra oil under HS 1513.11

Crude copra oil, also known as crude coconut oil, is classified under HS code 1513.11. This classification is governed by the rules of Chapter 15, which deals with animal or vegetable fats and oils. Heading 1513 specifically includes coconut (copra), palm kernel, or babassu oil. The subheading 1513.11 is reserved for the crude form of coconut oil. To be classified as "crude," the oil must be in its natural state after extraction from the dried coconut meat (copra). This extraction is usually performed via hydraulic presses or screw presses, or through solvent extraction. The resulting oil contains natural impurities, such as gums and free fatty acids, and has not been subjected to refining processes like degumming, alkali treatment, or vacuum stripping. The classification is based on the fact that the oil has not been chemically modified; it has not been hydrogenated or re-esterified. If the oil were refined, it would move to 1513.19. The distinction is vital because crude copra oil is often imported as a raw material for the soap-making industry or for further refining into edible oil. Customs authorities rely on this code to monitor trade volumes and apply specific duties that differ from refined products.

Covers
  • Crude coconut oil
  • Crude copra oil
  • Unrefined coconut oil fractions
  • Raw coconut oil extracted via solvent
Also under 1513.11
  • Cargill Crude Coconut Oil
  • Wilmar International Crude Coconut Oil
  • Sime Darby Plantation Crude Coconut Oil
  • PT Musim Mas Crude Coconut Oil

Codes often confused with 1513.11

Common mistake. A common error is classifying this product under 1513.19, which is reserved for refined coconut oil. Another frequent mistake is confusing it with 1513.21, which is for crude palm kernel oil. While both come from palms, they are botanically distinct. Furthermore, if the oil has been chemically modified (e.g., hydrogenated), it must be classified under heading 1516 rather than 1513.

1513.19Vegetable oils; coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified1513.21Vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified15.16Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared15.13Coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions; whether or not refined but not chemically modified

Top exporters and importers of HS 151311 (the code used for crude copra oil), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 151311 (the code used for crude copra oil) in UN Comtrade data was the Philippines, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 29% 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 151311, not only crude copra oil.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Philippines $1.7B
  2. 2 Indonesia $629M
  3. 3 Sri Lanka $108M

World total: $2.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Netherlands $695M
  2. 2 Malaysia $307M
  3. 3 Germany $290M

World total: $2.4B 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 crude copra oil

Brazil classifies crude copra oil under NCM 1513.11.00: HS 1513.11 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 crude copra oil

What is the HS code for Crude copra oil?

The HS code for Crude copra oil is 151311 (Vegetable oils; coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified). The HS code for crude copra (coconut) oil is 1513.11.

How do I classify Crude copra oil for customs?

Crude copra oil is classified under HS code 151311 — Vegetable oils; coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include refined coconut oil?

No, refined coconut oil is classified under HS code 1513.19. Code 1513.11 is strictly for the crude, unrefined version.

Which countries are the top exporters of crude copra oil (HS 151311)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 151311 (the code used for crude copra oil) in UN Comtrade data were the Philippines ($1.7B, 61% of world exports), Indonesia ($629M) and Sri Lanka ($108M). World exports came to about $2.8B, 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 copra oil (HS 151311)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 151311 (the code used for crude copra oil) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($695M, 29% of world imports), Malaysia ($307M) and Germany ($290M). World imports came to about $2.4B, 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.

Is the HS code for Crude copra oil the same in all countries?

The base HS code 151311 for Crude copra 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 copra oil in Brazil?

In Brazil, crude copra oil (HS 151311) is classified under NCM 1513.11.00.