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.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the shipment as copra under 1203.00.00 and ensure the product is not mixed with other oilseeds
• Provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement
• Be aware that bulk shipments may be subject to phytosanitary inspection at the border
Related Products under Tariff item 1203.00.00
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.
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.