Product classification
HS code for Refined 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 refined coconut oil under HS 1513.19
Refined coconut oil is classified under HS code 1513.19. This code is part of Chapter 15 of the Harmonized System, which covers vegetable fats and oils. Heading 1513 specifically includes coconut (copra), palm kernel, or babassu oil. The classification of coconut oil is divided into two main categories: crude and refined. Crude coconut oil, which is the raw oil extracted from the copra (dried coconut meat) without further processing, is classified under 1513.11. Once the oil undergoes refining processes such as neutralization to remove free fatty acids, bleaching to remove pigments, and deodorization to remove volatile odors, it is classified under 1513.19. This subheading also includes fractions of refined coconut oil, provided they have not been chemically modified. The oil must remain a fixed vegetable oil; if it is subjected to hydrogenation (a chemical modification), it would be reclassified under heading 1516.
- Covers
- RBD (Refined, Bleached, Deodorized) coconut oil
- Refined copra oil
- Liquid fractions of refined coconut oil
- Industrial grade refined coconut oil
- Purified coconut oil for cosmetic applications
- 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 for refined coconut oil is with crude coconut oil, which belongs under HS code 1513.11. Importers must provide processing certificates to justify the refined status. Another common error involves palm kernel oil, which is also under heading 1513 but has different subheadings (1513.21 and 1513.29). While palm kernel oil is similar in fatty acid profile, it is derived from a different part of a different palm species. Additionally, chemically modified coconut oils, such as hydrogenated coconut oil, are classified under 1516.20. If the coconut oil is prepared as a medicament or a retail-packaged hair oil with additives, it may fall under Chapters 30 or 33 respectively.
Top exporters and importers of HS 151319 (the code used for refined coconut oil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 151319 (the code used for refined 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 refined 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 refined coconut oil
Brazil classifies refined 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 refined coconut oil
What is the HS code for Refined coconut oil?
The HS code for Refined 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 and its fractions are classified under HS code 1513.19.
How do I classify Refined coconut oil for customs?
Refined 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.
Is fractionated coconut oil (MCT oil) classified here?
Yes, if the fractionation is a physical process and the oil has not been chemically modified, it is typically classified under 1513.19.
Which countries are the top exporters of refined coconut oil (HS 151319)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 151319 (the code used for refined 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 refined coconut oil (HS 151319)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 151319 (the code used for refined 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 Refined coconut oil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 151319 for Refined 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 refined coconut oil in Brazil?
In Brazil, refined coconut oil (HS 151319) is classified under NCM 1513.19.00.