1513.29.00.00 - Other

This HTS category, 1513.29.00.00, encompasses palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions that have undergone refining but have not been chemically modified. This includes oils that have been processed to remove impurities, color, or odor, enhancing their quality and suitability for various industrial and commercial applications. The key defining characteristic is the absence of chemical modification, meaning no chemical reactions have altered the fundamental structure of the fatty acids.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 1513.21.00.00 (Crude oil), is crucial. While crude palm kernel or babassu oil is in its unrefined state, this category specifically covers the *refined* versions. The refining process, which may involve steps like degumming, bleaching, and deodorizing, differentiates these products from their crude counterparts, making them suitable for a wider range of uses where purity and sensory characteristics are important.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 1513.29.00.00 depends on confirming that the palm kernel or babassu oil and its fractions meet the criteria of being refined yet not chemically modified. Examples of goods that would fall here include refined palm kernel oil used in confectionery or cosmetics, and refined babassu oil for soap manufacturing, provided no chemical alterations have occurred post-refining.