Do you know the main ingredients for margarine and many shortenings used in cakes? It is made from RBD Palm Olein. Not only those mentioned, many people also use it as cooking oil. So, what is RBD palm oil? How can you buy it in Indonesia?
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What is a RBD Palm Olein?
Refined, bleached, deodorized (RBD) palm olein is a product of refined and fractionized Crude Palm Oil (CPO) used as an edible oil. Usually, the main usage of it are as cooking oil, shortenings and margarine.
Based on its grades, there are three types of RBD Palm oil in Indonesia, such as :
1. CP6
The first category is the standard requirement of oil. Usually used as a raw material for edible oil.
2. CP8
The second category is CP8. The advantage of CP8 is that it is a very heat stable oil, so it can be used sparingly. Since it is rich in vitamin E and cholesterol free, CP8 is one of the healthiest choices for cooking oil.
3. CP10
The third category is CP10. The difference between CP10 and CP8 is that CP10 is odorless and tasteless. So it can bring out the flavor of the food in any menu.
RBD Palm Olein in Indonesia
First and foremost, RBD palm olein is still preferred by Indonesian consumers compared to other vegetable oils. As one of the biggest producer of palm oil products, it also equals the demand of its products such as cooking oil.
Moreover, the market for it is not only domestic, but also around the world. Compared to other vegetable edible oils such as corn oil, soybean oil, and rice bran oil, it is very cheap and heat stable.
How to Buy RBD Palm Olein in Indonesia?
In order to import and buy it from indonesia, you need to understand some important requirements first. For instance, you need to have Business Registration Number (NIB), own a company in Indonesia, and other legal permits.
What if you do not have any of those? You can use a local third party such as Importer of Record and Broker service. It depends on your needs.
However, it is best to know several important information before using the services. Such as :
1. HS Code
If you want to import and buy RBD Palm olein, you need to know the HS Code of it first. Therefore, you can use Kickrate’s Indonesia HS Code Indonesia explorer to find it easier.
Based on the picture above, we can see the HS code of RBD Palm oil is 15119020. You can click on the number to see further information.
2. Taxes
Second, do not forget to estimate the amount of taxes you need to pay. In indonesia, you need to pat import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) to buy RBD palm olein.
From the picture above, make sure to include 5% of import duty and 10% of income tax to your estimation. To calculate easier, you can click our Indonesia import tax calculator.
