HS Code 1511
Palm Oil and Fractions
HS code 1511 covers palm oil and its fractions, whether or not refined but not chemically modified, serving as a primary globally traded vegetable fat.
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HS Code 1511 — Palm Oil and Fractions
This category covers palm oil and its fractions (like olein and stearin), whether refined or unrefined. It is one of the most widely traded vegetable oils, used extensively in food production, cosmetics, and industrial applications.
What's included
- Crude palm oil (CPO)
- Refined, Bleached, Deodorised (RBD) palm oil
- Palm olein
- Palm stearin
What's excluded
- Palm kernel oil → use
1513(Extracted from the kernel/seed, not the fruit pulp.)
Common examples
- Refined palm olein for frying
- Crude palm oil for industrial use
- RBD palm stearin for margarine production
- Bulk palm oil fractions
Frequently asked questions
How is palm oil different from palm kernel oil?
Palm oil (1511) comes from the fleshy fruit; palm kernel oil (1513) comes from the seed inside the fruit.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 15%
- Documentation: Sustainability certificates (RSPO) are increasingly required for entry into Western markets.
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand
- Top importers: India, China, European Union
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Key takeaway
Indonesia and Malaysia dominate this code; sustainability documentation (RSPO) is critical for market access.
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