Artificially Dried Copra Pellets
Artificially dried copra kernels that have been formed into uniform pellets for efficient storage and transport. The drying process does not chemically alter the copra, and the pelleting is a physical agglomeration process that does not change its essential character as copra under tariff item 1203.00.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pellets are ground into a flour or meal form
Copra flour or meal falls under heading 12.08, not 12.03.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the pellets are made solely from copra with no added binders exceeding 3% by weight, as per Section Note 1 of Chapter 12
• Declare the product as copra pellets under 1203.00.00 and be prepared to provide documentation of the drying process
• Verify that the pellets are free from pests or contaminants to avoid CBSA inspection delays
Related Products under Tariff item 1203.00.00
Bulk Shipment Copra for Oil Mills
Unprocessed copra kernels shipped in bulk for direct use in solvent or expeller oil extraction mills. This is the standard form of copra as the dried coconut kernel, intended for industrial oil production, and falls squarely under tariff item 1203.00.00.
Dried Coconut Copra Kernels
Dried coconut kernels obtained by sun-drying or artificial drying of mature coconut meat after husking and shelling. This is the primary form of copra used in oil extraction and is explicitly covered by tariff item 1203.00.00.
High-Oil Content Copra Lumps
Irregularly shaped copra lumps from split coconuts with high oil content, dried to 6% moisture. These lumps are standard copra unfit for direct food use and are intended for continuous oil processing, falling under tariff item 1203.00.00.
Organic Certified Copra Kernels
Copra from organically grown coconuts, dried without chemical additives and certified by recognized organic standards. Organic certification does not alter the product's nature as copra, so it remains classified under tariff item 1203.00.00.
Sun-Dried Copra from Mature Coconuts
Traditional sun-dried copra produced from fully mature coconuts, husked and split to dry the white meat. This is the standard unprepared copra for industrial oil milling and is classified under tariff item 1203.00.00.