0801.19.01.40 - Shelled

This HTS classification, 0801.19.01.40, specifically covers coconuts that have been shelled. This means the hard outer shell has been removed, leaving the edible kernel, often referred to as the "meat" or "flesh" of the coconut, in a dried form. These dried, shelled coconuts are typically prepared for consumption or further processing in various food industries.

It is crucial to distinguish this classification from its sibling, 0801.19.01.20, which pertains to "In shell" coconuts. The primary difference lies in the presence or absence of the outer protective shell. While 0801.19.01.20 covers whole coconuts with their shells intact, this classification focuses solely on the shelled kernel.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, 0801.19.01.40 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this heading relies on the explicit condition of being dried and shelled, differentiating it from fresh or unshelled forms of coconuts. The focus is on the physical state of the product after the shelling process.