Product classification
HS code for Copra meal: 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 copra meal under HS 2306.50
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.
- Covers
- Copra meal in the form of pellets
- Ground copra meal
- Expeller-pressed coconut cake
- Solvent-extracted coconut meal
- Solid residues from coconut oil production
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 230650 (the code used for copra meal), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 230650 (the code used for copra meal) 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 copra meal.
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 copra meal
Brazil classifies copra meal 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 copra meal
What is the HS code for Copra meal?
The HS code for Copra meal 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 copra meal is 2306.50, which specifically covers oil-cake and other solid residues resulting from the extraction of coconut or copra oils.
How do I classify Copra meal for customs?
Copra meal 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 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of copra meal (HS 230650)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 230650 (the code used for copra meal) 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 copra meal (HS 230650)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 230650 (the code used for copra meal) 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 Copra meal the same in all countries?
The base HS code 230650 for Copra meal 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 copra meal in Brazil?
In Brazil, copra meal (HS 230650) is classified under NCM 2306.50.00.