HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0801.12 – Nuts, edible; coconuts, in the inner shell (endocarp)
HS code 0801.12 is the 6-digit subheading for nuts, edible, coconuts, in the inner shell (endocarp). It is used for whole coconuts (with inner shell), mature coconuts (in shell), drinking coconuts (in shell), brown coconuts (in shell) and young coconuts (in shell, for drinking).
What HS 0801.12 covers
This code is for coconuts that are still in their inner shell (endocarp), often referred to as 'brown coconuts' or mature coconuts. These are typically traded for their fresh meat and water, used in culinary applications, or for further processing into coconut milk, oil, or other products. Importers include fresh produce markets, grocery chains, and food service providers in non-coconut-producing regions, particularly in North America and Europe. Exporters are primarily tropical countries like Thailand, India, and the Philippines, where coconuts are a major agricultural commodity. The trade of coconuts in the inner shell requires careful handling and transportation to prevent spoilage and maintain freshness, often involving refrigerated containers. Consumer demand for whole, fresh coconuts remains strong for traditional cooking and beverage purposes.
- Covers
- Whole coconuts (with inner shell)
- Mature coconuts (in shell)
- Drinking coconuts (in shell)
- Brown coconuts (in shell)
- Young coconuts (in shell, for drinking)
- Examples
- Coconuts from Thailand (often green, young)
- Indian Coconuts
- Dole Coconuts
- Melissa's Produce Coconuts
- Vita Coco Whole Coconuts
Codes often confused with 0801.12
Common mistake. Distinct from 080119 (other fresh/dried coconuts, which might be husked but not desiccated) and 080111 (desiccated coconut) due to the presence of the inner shell.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 080112, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 080112 in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 82% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $234M 45% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $123M 24% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$66M 13% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $522M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $579M 82% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$37M 5.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $12M 1.7% of world imports
World total: $708M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0801.12
Brazil does not split HS 0801.12: its NCM code is 0801.12.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 08.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0801.12
What is HS code 080112?
HS code 080112 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Nuts, edible; coconuts, in the inner shell (endocarp). This code is for coconuts that are still in their inner shell (endocarp), often referred to as 'brown coconuts' or mature coconuts. These are typically traded for their fresh meat and water, used in culinary applications, or for further processing into coconut milk, oil, or other products. Importers include fresh produce markets, grocery chains, and food service providers in non-coconut-producing regions, particularly in North America and Europe. Exporters are primarily tropical countries like Thailand, India, and the Philippines, where coconuts are a major agricultural commodity. The trade of coconuts in the inner shell requires careful handling and transportation to prevent spoilage and maintain freshness, often involving refrigerated containers. Consumer demand for whole, fresh coconuts remains strong for traditional cooking and beverage purposes.
What products fall under HS code 080112?
Whole coconuts (with inner shell), Mature coconuts (in shell), Drinking coconuts (in shell), Brown coconuts (in shell), Young coconuts (in shell, for drinking)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 080112?
Distinct from 080119 (other fresh/dried coconuts, which might be husked but not desiccated) and 080111 (desiccated coconut) due to the presence of the inner shell.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 080112?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 080112 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($234M, 45% of world exports), Thailand ($123M) and Vietnam (about $66M). World exports came to about $522M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 080112?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 080112 in UN Comtrade data were China ($579M, 82% of world imports), Vietnam (about $37M) and the United States ($12M). World imports came to about $708M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 080112 structured?
HS code 080112 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (08) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 080112?
In Brazil, HS code 080112 is NCM 0801.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.