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.
Sample 6-digit codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1511.10 | Crude palm oil |
| 1511.90 | Refined palm oil, palm olein, palm stearin |
Typical import duty by market
| Market | Duty |
|---|---|
| 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% |
Numerical Example: 5,000 MT RBDPKO packed 20 MT flexi, FOB Belawan USD 990/MT, CIF Karachi
5,000 MT RBDPKO packed 20 MT flexi, FOB Belawan USD 990/MT, CIF Karachi. Run your own numbers in the Import Duty & Tax calculator.
- · 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).
- · Indonesia
- · Malaysia
- · Thailand
Frequently asked questions
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.
Import duty and tax by destination market
Typical MFN duty, consumption tax and the tax base applied to edible oils (HS 1511.90) in each market we cover. Rates are indicative at the 6-digit line | confirm the national 8/10-digit code with your broker.
| Market | Duty | Consumption tax | Tax base | Tax as % of CIF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 30% | IGST 18% | Assessable value + duty | 53.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | 5% | VAT 5% | CIF + duty | 10.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% | VAT 15% | CIF + duty | 20.8% |
| Singapore | 5% | GST 9% | CIF + duty | 14.4% |
| China | 5% | VAT 13% | CIF + duty | 18.6% |
| United States | 5% | Federal VAT 0% | CIF | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | 5% | VAT 20% | CIF + duty | 26.0% |
| Germany | 5% | USt 19% | CIF + duty | 24.9% |
| Netherlands | 5% | BTW 21% | CIF + duty | 27.1% |
| Vietnam | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Türkiye | 5% | KDV 20% | CIF + duty | 26.0% |
| Japan | 5% | JCT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| South Korea | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Brazil | 5% | IPI+PIS/COFINS+ICMS 32% | CIF + duty | 38.6% |
| Indonesia | 0% | PPN 11% | CIF + duty | 13.5% |
| Mexico | 5% | IVA 16% | CIF + duty | 22.7% |
| Egypt | 5% | VAT 14% | CIF + duty | 19.7% |
| Nigeria | 5% | VAT 7.5% | CIF + duty | 14.5% |
| South Africa | 5% | VAT 15% | Assessable value + duty | 22.8% |
| Australia | 5% | GST 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
Run your own numbers with the landed cost calculator or check documentation requirements in the LC document checklist.