Unrefined Copra Oil from China
Unrefined copra oil is crude oil pressed from dried coconut kernels, retaining natural impurities for soap-making bases. Classified under HTS 1513.19.00.90 as other coconut oil not chemically modified. It represents the base form before any refining.
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
• Specify 'crude' or 'unrefined' on docs; FFA content tests prove state
• Check for bleaching earth residues to avoid chemical mod claims
• Bulk shipments need proper venting to prevent rancidity claims