Coconut oil from India
India exported $74.7 million of coconut oil (HS 1513.19) in FY2025-26, up 60% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 0% US import duty, against 7.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 0%China 7.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $75MUp 60.0% on last year
- HS code
- 1513.19Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 7.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1513.19.00 | Coconut (copra) oil and its fractions: Other | Free | 0% | 7.5% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of coconut oil
India's exports to all countries under HS 1513.19, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 1513.19 is 9.4%, ranging from 5.1% to 12.8% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.9% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on coconut oil from India?
0% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 7.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for coconut oil?
1513.19, under heading 1513 (Coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export coconut oil?
Yes. India exported $74.7 million under HS 1513.19 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.