HS Code for Coconut oil cake

Coconut oil cake is classified under HS code 2306.50. This code is situated within Chapter 23, which covers residues and waste from the food industries and prepared animal fodder. Specifically, heading 2306 includes oil-cake and other solid residues resulting from the extraction of vegetable fats or oils. When coconut oil is extracted from copra (dried coconut meat), the remaining solid matter is known as oil cake or copra meal. This residue is primarily used as a high-protein component in animal feed. The classification remains 2306.50 whether the residue is in the form of meal, flakes, or compressed pellets. It is distinct from the flour intended for human consumption because it is a byproduct of the oil extraction process and often contains higher fiber content and different nutritional profiles. The Harmonized System ensures that these industrial byproducts are tracked separately from primary food products to monitor the global trade of agricultural residues and animal feed ingredients. The extraction method, whether by solvent or mechanical press, does not change this classification.

Products Included

• Copra meal
• Coconut oil cake pellets
• Expeller-pressed coconut residue
• Ground coconut oil cake for animal feed

Common Misclassification

Coconut oil cake is often confused with coconut flour (1106.30). The distinction is based on the intended use and the degree of processing; oil cake is a residue from oil extraction typically used for animal feed, while coconut flour is processed specifically for human consumption. Another common error is using heading 2309, which is for \"preparations of a kind used in animal feeding.\" Heading 2309 is only appropriate if the oil cake has been mixed with other ingredients to form a complete feed. Pure coconut oil cake must remain in 2306.50. Misclassifying these can lead to issues with agricultural import permits.

FAQ

What is the HS code for coconut oil cake?

The HS code for coconut oil cake and other solid residues resulting from the extraction of coconut oil is 2306.50.

Is copra meal the same as coconut oil cake?

Yes, in the context of international trade and the Harmonized System, copra meal is the common name for the residue classified under 2306.50.