Expeller Pressed Copra Meal
Coarse meal from mechanical expeller pressing of copra to extract coconut oil, retaining high fiber for ruminant diets. HTS 2306.50.00.00 covers such ground residues from copra oil production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If residues from palm kernel instead of copra
Palm nut/kernel oilcakes have separate subheading in the same chapter.
If containing milk derivatives within quota limits
Blends with dairy trigger quantitative restrictions under 2309 notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include processing method documentation (expeller vs solvent) as it affects residue quality claims
• Test for mycotoxins common in tropical copra; non-compliant shipments face rejection
• Avoid declaring as 'organic' without USDA certification, leading to fines
Related Products under HTS 2306.50.00.00
Copra Oilcake Meal
Finely ground meal derived from copra after coconut oil extraction, used primarily as a protein-rich animal feed supplement. Classified under HTS 2306.50.00.00 as solid residues from vegetable oil extraction specifically from coconut or copra, excluding those in headings 2304 or 2305.
Coconut Copra Cake Pellets
Pelleted form of coconut copra cake, a solid residue post-oil extraction, valued for its digestibility in livestock rations. Falls under HTS 2306.50.00.00 as pelleted oilcake from copra extraction.
Copra Extraction Cake
Chunky cake form of solid residues left after solvent extraction of oil from dried coconut kernels (copra). Specifically classified in HTS 2306.50.00.00 for coconut-derived oilcakes.
Ground Coconut Oilcake
Ground coconut oilcake produced from copra pressing, used in poultry and swine feeds for balanced nutrition. HTS 2306.50.00.00 includes ground or pelleted forms from copra.
Copra Press Cake Fines
Fine particles and dust collected from copra press cake screening, repurposed as feed extender. Remains under HTS 2306.50.00.00 as copra oil extraction residues.
Desiccated Copra Oil Residue
Dried and desiccated solid residues from coconut oil milling, ideal for aquaculture feeds. HTS 2306.50.00.00 applies to all copra-derived extraction solids.