High-Oil Content Copra Lumps
Irregularly shaped copra lumps from split coconuts with oil content exceeding 62%, dried to 6% moisture. Classified under HTS 1203.00.00.00 as standard copra unfit for direct food use. Used primarily in continuous oil pressing operations.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If milled into cereal meal
Milled copra meal resembles other vegetable meals under 1104.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct FFA testing at port of entry; ensure no shell fragments exceeding 2% by weight; comply with EU aflatoxin limits of 4 ppb
Related Products under HTS 1203.00.00.00
Dried Coconut Copra Kernels
Dried kernels of coconuts, known as copra, obtained by sun-drying or artificial drying of mature coconut meat after husking and shelling. This product falls under HTS 1203.00.00.00 as it is the primary form of copra used globally for oil extraction. It retains high oil content, typically 60-65%, making it ideal for pressing into virgin coconut oil.
Sun-Dried Copra from Mature Coconuts
Traditional sun-dried copra produced from fully mature coconuts, husked and split to dry the white meat. Classified under HTS 1203.00.00.00 as the standard unprepared copra for industrial oil milling. Preferred in tropical regions for its natural drying process preserving oil quality.
Artificially Dried Copra Pellets
Copra kernels dried using hot air ovens and formed into uniform pellets for efficient storage and transport. HTS 1203.00.00.00 covers this as copra remains the dried coconut kernel, unaltered chemically. Pelleting aids in bulk handling for large-scale oil extraction plants.
Organic Certified Copra Kernels
Copra from organically grown coconuts, dried without chemical additives, certified by USDA or EU standards. Falls squarely under HTS 1203.00.00.00 as organic copra for premium oil markets. High demand in health food sectors for pure coconut products.
Bulk Shipment Copra for Oil Mills
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.