Frozen Boiled Coconut Meat Cubes
Coconut meat cut into cubes, boiled in water, and frozen plain for use in tropical recipes or as a snack base. This qualifies for HTS 0811.90.30.00 as frozen coconut meat cooked by boiling in water, with no added sweetening matter.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ground into pulp with sugar
Ground coconut meat (coconut pulp) frozen with added sugar is under prepared fruit/nuts of Chapter 20.
If desiccated or shredded and dried
Dried forms like desiccated coconut shift to statistical suffixes under fresh/dried coconuts.
If from specific tropical regions with quotas
Certain frozen fruits have quota provisions, but pure coconut meat stays in unsweetened category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for moisture content to ensure no sugar infiltration during boiling, avoiding sweetened tariff lines
• Use insulated reefer containers to maintain -18°C temperature throughout transit
• Prepare for USDA inspections on foreign plant material in frozen coconut meat
Related Products under HTS 0811.90.30.00
Frozen Coconut Meat Chunks
Chunks of fresh coconut meat that have been frozen without added sugar, suitable for use in smoothies, desserts, or cooking. This product falls under HTS 0811.90.30.00 as it consists of frozen coconut meat, uncooked or cooked by steaming/boiling in water, and is not containing added sugar.
Frozen Steamed Coconut Meat Slices
Thin slices of coconut meat cooked by steaming in water and then frozen, ideal for culinary applications like curries or salads. Classified under HTS 0811.90.30.00 because it meets the criteria for frozen coconut meat prepared by steaming in water without added sugar.
Plain Frozen Coconut Chunks for Processing
Large chunks of frozen coconut meat, uncooked and without sugar, primarily for industrial food processing into desserts or beverages. Falls under HTS 0811.90.30.00 as unsweetened frozen coconut meat.
Frozen Unsweetened Coconut Meat Strips
Strips of coconut meat frozen after minimal water blanching, used in Asian cuisine or baking. HTS 0811.90.30.00 applies to this frozen coconut meat prepared by boiling/steaming in water, unsweetened.