Toasted Desiccated Coconut from China
Desiccated coconut lightly toasted after dehydration for enhanced flavor in cereals and snacks. Remains under HTS 0801.11.00.00 as primary processing is desiccation for preservation, with toasting as minimal secondary treatment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document toasting temperature/process to prove it doesn't constitute 'cooking' under tariff rules
• FDA prior notice required for all coconut products; file 72 hours before arrival
• Avoid oil-coated products which may shift to Chapter 15 edible oils/fats