Product classification
HS code for Coconut flour: 1106.30
Flour, meal and powder, of the products of chapter 8.
Classification of coconut flour under HS 1106.30
Coconut flour is classified under HS code 1106.30 because it is a powder obtained by grinding the dried, defatted meat of the coconut, which is a fruit belonging to Chapter 8. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, heading 1106 covers flour, meal, and powder of the products of Chapter 8. Since coconut is classified in heading 0801, its flour naturally falls into the sub-category for fruit-based flours. This classification applies regardless of whether the flour is intended for human consumption as a gluten-free alternative or as a thickening agent in industrial food processing. The essential character of the product is that it is a finely ground powder derived from a fruit, distinguishing it from cereal flours found in heading 1101 or 1102. The manufacturing process involves removing the oil from the coconut meat and then milling the remaining solids into a fine consistency. This process ensures the product meets the technical definition of \"flour\" as defined in the HS nomenclature, which typically requires a specific percentage of the product to pass through a standard wire mesh sieve.
- Covers
- Organic coconut flour
- Defatted coconut powder
- Fine-ground coconut meal for baking
- Gluten-free coconut flour blends (where coconut is the primary ingredient)
- Also under 1106.30
- Bob's Red Mill Almond Flour
- Anthony's Organic Coconut Flour
- Terrasoul Superfoods Banana Flour
- Navitas Organics Cacao Powder
Codes often confused with 1106.30
Common mistake. Coconut flour is frequently confused with desiccated coconut, which is classified under HS code 0801.11. The primary difference lies in the processing and texture; desiccated coconut is simply dried and shredded coconut meat, whereas coconut flour is the defatted residue ground into a fine powder. Another common error is classifying it under 2306.50, which is reserved for oil cake or residues intended for animal feed. While both are byproducts of oil extraction, 1106.30 is specifically for products fit for human consumption that meet the fineness requirements of flour. Confusing these codes can lead to significant differences in import duties and food safety regulations.
Top exporters and importers of HS 110630 (the code used for coconut flour), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110630 (the code used for coconut flour) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 110630, not only coconut flour.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $127M 20% of world exports
- 2 United States $77M 12% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $71M 11% of world exports
World total: $640M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $63M 11% of world imports
- 2 France $61M 11% of world imports
- 3 Canada $40M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $574M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 coconut flour
Brazil classifies coconut flour under NCM 1106.30.00: HS 1106.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about coconut flour
What is the HS code for Coconut flour?
The HS code for Coconut flour is 110630 (Flour, meal and powder; of the products of chapter 8). The standard international HS code for coconut flour is 1106.30, which covers flour, meal, and powder of the products of Chapter 8.
How do I classify Coconut flour for customs?
Coconut flour is classified under HS code 110630 — Flour, meal and powder; of the products of chapter 8. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is coconut flour classified the same as wheat flour?
No, wheat flour is classified under heading 1101, while coconut flour, being derived from a fruit, is classified under heading 1106.
Which countries are the top exporters of coconut flour (HS 110630)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110630 (the code used for coconut flour) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($127M, 20% of world exports), the United States ($77M) and Türkiye ($71M). World exports came to about $640M, 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 coconut flour (HS 110630)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 110630 (the code used for coconut flour) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($63M, 11% of world imports), France ($61M) and Canada ($40M). World imports came to about $574M, 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.
Is the HS code for Coconut flour the same in all countries?
The base HS code 110630 for Coconut flour is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for coconut flour in Brazil?
In Brazil, coconut flour (HS 110630) is classified under NCM 1106.30.00.