1203.00.00.00 - Copra

This HTS classification, 1203.00.00.00, specifically covers Copra. Copra refers to the dried kernels of coconuts, which are the primary source for coconut oil production. It is characterized by its dried, oily nature and is traded internationally for its high oil content, used in the manufacture of edible oils, soaps, and cosmetics.

Within Section II of the HTS, which encompasses Vegetable Products, Chapter 12 focuses on Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, among other diverse plant-based commodities. While Chapter 12 includes a variety of items like oil seeds and fruits, 1203.00.00.00 is uniquely dedicated to copra, distinguishing it from other oil-bearing materials which would fall under different headings based on their specific botanical classification or processing stage. For instance, whole coconuts (before being processed into copra) would be classified elsewhere.

As a leaf node in the HTS database, the 1203.00.00.00 classification has no further subcategories. Therefore, classification at this level is definitive for goods meeting the description of copra. Importers and exporters should ensure that the merchandise strictly adheres to the definition of dried coconut kernels intended for oil extraction to ensure accurate classification and compliance.