Expeller Pressed Copra Meal from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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