Bulk Shipment Copra for Oil Mills from China
Unprocessed copra kernels shipped in bulk for direct use in solvent or expeller oil extraction mills. HTS 1203.00.00.00 specifically for copra as the oil-bearing seed from coconuts. Standard commodity trade item from major exporters like Philippines and Indonesia.
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
• Fumigate containers per ISPM 15 for wood pallets; monitor free fatty acid levels under 5% for quality; use bills of lading specifying 'copra unfit for human consumption'