Expeller Pressed Crude Copra Oil
Crude coconut oil produced via mechanical expeller pressing of copra, retaining meal residues. HTS 1513.11.00.00 applies to this unrefined, non-chemically modified product.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for the copra meal residue co-product
Oil-cake from coconut extraction is in Chapter 23 as animal feed, not oil.
If babassu oil instead of coconut
Babassu crude oil is a separate subheading in 1513 due to different source.
If industrial fatty acid distillates from crude
Distilled fatty acids from crude coconut oil classify as industrial chemicals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document expeller method to distinguish from solvent-extracted, ensuring crude status
• Test for peroxide value to confirm no oxidative refining has occurred
• Avoid common error of shipping with added antioxidants, risking chemical modification claim
Related Products under HTS 1513.11.00.00
Crude Coconut Oil
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.
Virgin Crude Copra Oil
Cold-pressed crude oil from dried coconut copra, retaining natural color, odor, and impurities. Falls under HTS 1513.11.00.00 specifically for crude coconut oil before any refining steps.
Cold-Pressed Crude Copra Oil
Low-temperature extracted crude coconut oil from copra, preserving natural compounds. Classified as crude under HTS 1513.11.00.00, not refined or modified.
Industrial Crude Coconut Oil
High-impurity crude copra oil for soap and biofuel production. HTS 1513.11.00.00 for crude coconut oil intended for industrial refining.
Unrefined Coconut Copra Oil
Crude oil directly from copra pressing, with high free fatty acids and natural sediments. HTS 1513.11.00.00 covers this as crude coconut oil and its fractions not chemically modified.
Bulk Crude Coconut Oil
Industrial-grade crude coconut oil shipped in large quantities for further refining. Classified in HTS 1513.11.00.00 as the crude form of copra oil, unrefined and unmodified.