Product classification
HS code for Coconut oil cake: 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.
Classification of coconut oil cake under HS 2306.50
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.
- Covers
- Copra meal
- Coconut oil cake pellets
- Expeller-pressed coconut residue
- Ground coconut oil cake for animal feed
- Also under 2306.50
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 230650 (the code used for coconut oil cake), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 230650 (the code used for coconut oil cake) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 230650, not only coconut oil cake.
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 coconut oil cake
Brazil classifies coconut oil cake under NCM 2306.50.00: HS 2306.50 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
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 coconut oil cake
What is the HS code for Coconut oil cake?
The HS code for Coconut oil cake is 230650 (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). The HS code for coconut oil cake and other solid residues resulting from the extraction of coconut oil is 2306.50.
How do I classify Coconut oil cake for customs?
Coconut oil cake is classified under HS code 230650 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of coconut oil cake (HS 230650)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 230650 (the code used for coconut oil cake) 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 coconut oil cake (HS 230650)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 230650 (the code used for coconut oil cake) 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.
Is the HS code for Coconut oil cake the same in all countries?
The base HS code 230650 for Coconut oil cake 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 oil cake in Brazil?
In Brazil, coconut oil cake (HS 230650) is classified under NCM 2306.50.00.