CN / HS code guide

1511 and the EUDR

Palm oil and specified fractions under heading 1511 are central to the EUDR oil-palm commodity family, subject to the exact Annex I wording and Elaeis origin.

CN / HS code1511
CommodityOil palm
Preliminary statusReview exact Annex I entry
2026 scope noteSpecies definition clarified in 2026

Which palm oil is relevant?

The 2026 update clarifies that the oil-palm commodity is limited to Elaeis spp. This matters where products or feedstocks could derive from other palm species.

What evidence is needed?

Operators should confirm plantation production origin, geolocation, mill/processor linkage, legality and deforestation-free evidence for the relevant palm input.

Important: This is a screening page, not a customs-classification ruling. Confirm the exact current Annex I wording and your product classification before relying on the result.

What to do next

  1. Confirm the exact CN / HS code used for your product.
  2. Check whether the Annex I entry is direct or marked “ex”.
  3. Identify country of production of the relevant commodity.
  4. Collect required geolocation and supplier evidence.
  5. Apply the applicable due-diligence workflow before the relevant market activity.

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