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HS 1511.90Edible oils

HS Code for RBD Palm Olein (HS 1511.90)

Palm olein is the liquid fraction of refined palm oil, used for cooking, frying, and food processing. India imports 6-8 million MT/yr, the world's largest buyer. Indonesian and Malaysian export levies swing the pricing. EUDR applies to all palm derivatives.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules4 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
1511.10Crude palm oil
1511.90Refined palm oil, palm olein, palm stearin
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
India (BCD)
12.5-25%
Duty differential CPO vs olein incentivises domestic refining.
European Union
3.8-9%
Plus EUDR from Dec 2025.
Pakistan
0%
Major importer for domestic ghee/refining.
China
9%

Worked landed-cost example

5,000 MT RBDPKO packed 20 MT flexi, FOB Belawan USD 990/MT, CIF Karachi

FOBUSD 4,950,000
Freight + insuranceUSD 90,000
CIFUSD 5,040,000
Pakistan dutyUSD 0
Sales tax 18%USD 907,200
Landed ≈ USD 5.95m.
Run your own numbers in the import duty & tax calculator.
Regulatory checkpoints
  • · EUDR Annex I palm oil - all derivatives.
  • · PORAM (Palm Oil Refiners Association Malaysia) contract form.
  • · RSPO / MSPO / ISPO certification.
  • · Indonesian DMO (Domestic Market Obligation) affects export availability.
  • · IMDG Class 3 UN 1993 (flash point).
Top exporting countries
  • · Indonesia
  • · Malaysia
  • · Thailand

Frequently asked questions

Why India oscillates CPO vs Olein duty?

India protects domestic refiners by taxing refined palm olein at ~7.5% higher than crude palm oil. When refiner margins compress the government cuts the differential; when farm/mustard prices need support the differential widens. Rules change 2-3x per year - always check DGFT notification date.

Destination market toolkits

Country-specific duty, VAT/GST and Incoterms practice for the top destinations for edible oils.

Import into India →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
Import into China →
Import VAT · 13% standard, 9% reduced, 6% services
Import into Germany →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
Import into Indonesia →
PPN (VAT) + PPh 22 (income tax prepayment) · PPN 11% (12% planned); PPh 22 2.5% (with API) or 7.5% (no API)
Import into United States →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
Import into United Arab Emirates →
VAT · 5% standard

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Related commodity guides

HS 1511.10Edible oils
HS Code for Crude Palm Oil / CPO (HS 1511.10) →
HS 1507Edible oils
HS Code for Soybean Oil (HS 1507) →
HS 1513.29Edible oils
HS Code for Palm Kernel Oil (HS 1513.29) →
HS 3823.19Edible oils
HS Code for Palm Fatty Acid Distillate / PFAD (HS 3823.19) →

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Sources & citations

Duty rates and regulations compiled from WCO HS, WTO integrated database, national customs authorities and published FTA schedules. Provided for decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and current preferential status with your licensed customs broker before acting.

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