HS Code for Copra meal

Copra meal is classified under HS code 2306.50 because it is a solid residue resulting from the extraction of vegetable fats or oils from the coconut or copra. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the Explanatory Notes to Chapter 23, residues of vegetable origin used for animal fodder that remain after the extraction of oil are categorized here. This specific subheading is reserved for coconut or copra residues. The classification depends on the fact that the oil has been removed, typically through mechanical pressing or solvent extraction, leaving a protein-rich byproduct suitable for livestock consumption. If the product still contains the full oil content and has not been processed for oil extraction, it would be classified as the seed or fruit itself in Chapter 12. Copra meal is a vital ingredient in the animal feed industry, and its classification is strictly tied to its status as a byproduct of the oil milling process.

Products Included

• Copra meal in the form of pellets
• Ground copra meal
• Expeller-pressed coconut cake
• Solvent-extracted coconut meal
• Solid residues from coconut oil production

Common Misclassification

Copra meal is frequently confused with HS code 2302.50, which covers bran, sharps, and other residues derived from the sifting or milling of leguminous plants. It is also sometimes misclassified under HS code 1203.00, which is reserved for copra in its raw, dried state before oil extraction has occurred. Another common error involves HS code 2308.00, which covers vegetable materials and vegetable waste used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified; however, because copra meal is specifically mentioned as a residue of oil extraction, 2306.50 takes precedence.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Copra meal?

The HS code for copra meal is 2306.50, which specifically covers oil-cake and other solid residues resulting from the extraction of coconut or copra oils.

Is copra meal classified differently if it is in pellet form?

No, HS code 2306.50 includes residues whether or not they are ground or in the form of pellets, as long as they result from the oil extraction process.