About HS Code 230650
This HS code encompasses the solid residues left after extracting oil from coconut or copra seeds, whether these residues are ground into meal or formed into pellets. These by-products, commonly known as copra meal or coconut oil cake, are highly valued in international trade primarily as a protein and fiber-rich ingredient for animal feed, particularly for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture. Major exporters are typically coconut-producing nations such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and India, where copra oil extraction is a significant industry. Importers include countries with large animal husbandry sectors, like those in the European Union, China, and the USA, seeking cost-effective feed supplements. The trade of these products is influenced by global demand for meat and dairy, feed ingredient prices, and increasingly, sustainability regulations like the EUDR, which aims to prevent deforestation linked to commodity production.
Products Under This Code
Copra meal, coconut oil cake, coconut expeller, copra pellets, defatted coconut flour, coconut meal for animal feed, dried coconut pulp.
Real World Examples
Cargill Copra Meal, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Coconut Meal, Bunge Coconut Expeller, local feed mill blends, Wilmar International Copra Pellets.
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with 230690 (other oil-cakes) if the specific coconut/copra origin is not clearly identified, or with 230800 (other vegetable materials for animal feeding) if its specific origin from oil extraction is overlooked.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Products Classified Under 2306.50
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
Top exporters include the Philippines, Indonesia, and India, while major importers are the EU, China, and the USA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 230650?
HS code 230650 covers: Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of coconut or copra seed oils. This HS code encompasses the solid residues left after extracting oil from coconut or copra seeds, whether these residues are ground into meal or formed into pellets. These by-products, commonly known as copra meal or coconut oil cake, are highly valued in international trade primarily as a protein and fiber-rich ingredient for animal feed, particularly for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture. Major exporters are typically coconut-producing nations such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and India, where copra oil extraction is a significant industry. Importers include countries with large animal husbandry sectors, like those in the European Union, China, and the USA, seeking cost-effective feed supplements. The trade of these products is influenced by global demand for meat and dairy, feed ingredient prices, and increasingly, sustainability regulations like the EUDR, which aims to prevent deforestation linked to commodity production.
What products fall under HS code 230650?
Copra meal, coconut oil cake, coconut expeller, copra pellets, defatted coconut flour, coconut meal for animal feed, dried coconut pulp.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 230650?
This code can be confused with 230690 (other oil-cakes) if the specific coconut/copra origin is not clearly identified, or with 230800 (other vegetable materials for animal feeding) if its specific origin from oil extraction is overlooked.
How is HS code 230650 structured?
HS code 230650 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (23) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.