Brown Mature Coconut in Shell from China
Fully mature brown coconuts with dried husk and solid endocarp shell, containing thick meat for culinary uses. Remains under HTS 0801.12.00.00 as fresh/dried coconuts in inner shell per tariff description. Distinguished from copra by moisture content.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
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
• Brown coconuts classified 'fresh or dried' but test moisture <15% to avoid copra reclassification
• Use sturdy crates to protect shells during bulk shipping; individual netting prevents cracking