Crude Coconut Oil from China
Unrefined coconut oil extracted from copra, containing impurities and not subjected to refining processes. Classified under HTS 1513.11.00.00 as crude coconut (copra) oil, prior to any refining or chemical modification.
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
• Verify crude status with lab analysis showing free fatty acid content above 5% to avoid reclassification as refined
• Include certificate of origin and extraction method documentation to confirm coconut (copra) source
• Beware of common pitfalls like mislabeling semi-refined oil, leading to audits and penalties