Coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions; whether or not refined but not chemically modified (heading 1513): importing markets
HS heading 1513 covers coconut (copra), palm kernel and babassu oil and their fractions, refined or not, but not chemically modified. In 2025 the United…
Published on 9 November 2026Updated on 9 November 2026
HS heading 1513 covers coconut (copra), palm kernel and babassu oil and their fractions, refined or not, but not chemically modified. In 2025 the United States, the Netherlands and China were the three largest importers by value, according to UN Comtrade. For an exporter from Spain, the right subheading and the destination decide tariff and documents.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 9 November 2026
Fact sheet
- Code
- 1513
- Chapter
- 15 · Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes
- Subheadings
- 4
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,799,314,244 |
| Netherlands | 1,186,395,500 |
| China | 1,023,814,097 |
| Germany | 992,744,538 |
| Malaysia | 643,035,827 |
| Brazil | 535,482,611 |
| Spain | 308,267,406 |
| Italy | 289,827,447 |
| Sri Lanka | 269,247,749 |
| Philippines | 255,489,285 |
| Japan | 252,477,051 |
| Belgium | 190,507,702 |
| Mexico | 173,342,574 |
| India | 166,926,496 |
| France | 146,905,007 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 9 November 2026
What to know before exporting heading 1513
Heading 1513 is a four-digit HS code with four subheadings, within Chapter 15. It groups oils obtained from coconut, palm kernel and babassu, and their fractions. The oil can be crude or refined. If it has been chemically modified, for example hydrogenated or interesterified, it is generally classified elsewhere in the chapter, so check the exact process of your product.
Import demand is spread across several regions. In 2025 the United States, the Netherlands and China led the table by value, followed by Germany and Malaysia. The Netherlands and Germany are also European Union markets, which matters for a company that exports from Spain: shipments to them are intra-EU dispatches, not exports to a third country.
The same product sits in different positions depending on the destination. Spain, Italy, Belgium and France also appear among the main importers. Imports declared by a country include re-exports and goods destined for processing, so a high figure does not always mean a large market for final consumers.
The tariff depends on the six-digit or longer subheading, the destination and the agreement in force. For an exporter from Spain, the duty in each country is checked in Access2Markets, entering the product code and the destination. Do not use the heading code alone: national tariff lines go beyond the six HS digits.
Documentary and sanitary requirements are set by the importing country. Food-grade oil usually raises questions about labelling, food safety and proof of origin, but the specific requirements differ by market and by use (food, cosmetics or industrial). Confirm them with the customs authority of the destination or through Access2Markets before quoting.
Check the subheading with your customs agent before the first shipment. The classification declared on the invoice must match the product and its degree of refining. A wrong code affects the duty, the preferential origin claim and the documents requested at the border.
Frequently asked questions
What does HS code 1513 cover?
It covers coconut (copra), palm kernel and babassu oil and their fractions, whether refined or not, provided they have not been chemically modified. It belongs to Chapter 15, on animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils, and has four subheadings.
Which countries import the most under heading 1513?
According to UN Comtrade, in 2025 the largest importers by declared value were the United States, the Netherlands and China, followed by Germany and Malaysia. Figures are what each country reports as imported from the world, and reporting countries submit data with a delay.
Where can I check the tariff for exporting 1513 from Spain?
In Access2Markets, the European Commission tool. You enter the product code and the destination country and it shows the duty, the preferential agreement if there is one, and the import requirements. The result depends on the subheading and on the agreement in force on the shipping date.
Is selling to the Netherlands or Germany an export?
For a company in Spain, no: both are EU member states, so the sale is an intra-EU supply. Customs duties do not apply, although VAT and the statistical declaration on intra-EU trade do. Sales to the United States or China are exports to third countries and follow customs rules.
Does a large importer mean a good market for my oil?
Not necessarily. Import figures include goods that are re-exported or processed locally, so a large importer may be a trading hub. Before choosing a market, compare the import value with the end use, the competing origins and the entry conditions in that country.
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