Coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions; whether or not refined but not chemically modified

HS v2017 Code: 1513

About coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions; whether or not refined but not chemically modified

HS code 1513 covers a range of vegetable oils derived from coconut, palm kernel, and babassu. These oils are widely used in the food, cosmetic, and oleochemical industries, making them an important part of the global agricultural and trade landscape. As a major source of dietary fats and essential fatty acids, the oils classified under this code play a significant role in the international food supply chain.

Production process

The production of oils under HS code 1513 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw materials such as coconut, palm kernels, or babassu nuts are harvested and processed to extract the oil-bearing components. This is often done through mechanical pressing or solvent extraction methods. The extracted oils may then undergo refining, bleaching, and deodorizing processes to improve their quality and purity before being packaged and distributed.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of oils under HS code 1513 are the agricultural commodities themselves - coconuts, palm kernels, and babassu nuts. These raw materials are typically sourced from tropical and subtropical regions where the relevant palm and coconut species are cultivated. In addition to the agricultural inputs, the industry also requires processing equipment such as oil presses, extraction units, and refining machinery, as well as energy, water, and labor resources to support the production activities.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 1513 are the various types of vegetable oils, including coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and babassu oil, as well as their refined and fractionated derivatives. These oils find widespread use in the food industry as cooking oils, ingredients in processed foods, and sources of dietary fats. They are also utilized in the production of personal care products, soaps, and oleochemicals. The outputs of this industry may be further processed or consumed by industries classified under other HS codes, such as 1504 Fish oils and their fractions, 1515 Other fixed vegetable fats and oils, and 3401 Soap; organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, whether or not containing soap, among others.

Family tree for coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions; whether or not refined but not chemically modified

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/15'>15: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared animal fats; animal or vegetable waxes</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1513'>1513: Coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions; whether or not refined but not chemically modified</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1501'>1501: Pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1502'>1502: Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those of heading 1503</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1503'>1503: Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil; not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1504'>1504: Fats and oils and their fractions of fish or marine mammals; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1505'>1505: Wool grease and fatty substances derived therefrom (including lanolin)</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1506'>1506: Animal fats and oils and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, n.e.c. in chapter 15</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1507'>1507: Soya-bean oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1508'>1508: Ground nut oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1509'>1509: Olive oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1510'>1510: Oils and their fractions n.e.c. in chapter 15, obtained solely from olives, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, including blends of these oils or fractions with oils or fractions of heading no. 1509</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1511'>1511: Palm oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1512'>1512: Sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1514'>1514: Rape, colza or mustard oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1515'>1515: Fixed vegetable fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined; but not chemically modified</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1516'>1516: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1517'>1517: Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils of heading no. 1516</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1518'>1518: Animal or vegetable fats, oils, fractions, modified in any way, excluding heading no. 1516; inedible versions of animal or vegetable fats, oils or fractions of this chapter, n.e.c. or included</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1520'>1520: Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters and glycerol lyes</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1521'>1521: Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti; whether or not refined or coloured</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1522'>1522: Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes</a>"]

    B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/151311'>151311: Vegetable oils; coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/151319'>151319: Vegetable oils; coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/151321'>151321: Vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/151329'>151329: Vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]


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