HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2306.50 – 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
HS code 2306.50 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for copra meal, coconut oil cake, coconut expeller, copra pellets and defatted coconut flour.
What HS 2306.50 covers
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.
- Covers
- Copra meal
- Coconut oil cake
- Coconut expeller
- Copra pellets
- Defatted coconut flour
- Coconut meal for animal feed
- Dried coconut pulp.
- Examples
- Cargill Copra Meal
- Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Coconut Meal
- Bunge Coconut Expeller
- local feed mill blends
- Wilmar International Copra Pellets.
Codes often confused with 2306.50
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 230650, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 230650 in UN Comtrade data was the Philippines, with 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 40% 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 Philippines $61M 53% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $29M 25% of world exports
- 3 Papua New Guinea* ~$7.3M 6.3% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $116M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $52M 40% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $38M 29% of world imports
- 3 China $15M 12% of world imports
World total: $129M 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 2306.50
Brazil does not split HS 2306.50: its NCM code is 2306.50.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 23.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
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.
Questions about HS 2306.50
What is HS code 230650?
HS code 230650 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 230650?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 230650 in UN Comtrade data were the Philippines ($61M, 53% of world exports), Indonesia ($29M) and Papua New Guinea (about $7.3M). World exports came to about $116M, 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 230650?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 230650 in UN Comtrade data were India ($52M, 40% of world imports), South Korea ($38M) and China ($15M). World imports came to about $129M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 230650?
In Brazil, HS code 230650 is NCM 2306.50.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.