Vegetable oils; coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified

HS v2017 Code: 151311

About vegetable oils; coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified

HS code 151311 covers the import and export of crude, unrefined coconut (copra) oil and its fractions. Coconut oil is a versatile and widely-used vegetable oil derived from the meat or kernel of mature coconuts. It is an important commodity in the global oils and fats industry, with applications ranging from food and cosmetics to biofuels and industrial lubricants. The trade of coconut oil plays a significant role in the economies of major producing countries, particularly in Southeast Asia and the Pacific region.

Production process

Coconut oil is typically produced through a process known as wet or dry extraction. In the wet extraction method, the coconut meat is grated, mixed with water, and then boiled to separate the oil. The dry method involves drying the coconut meat (copra) and then mechanically pressing or chemically extracting the oil. Refining, bleaching, and deodorizing may be performed to improve the oil's quality and stability.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the coconut oil industry are mature coconuts, which are harvested from coconut palm trees. Specialized machinery, such as grating, pressing, and extraction equipment, is also required for the production process. Additionally, energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are needed to power the various stages of production.

Production outputs

The main output of HS code 151311 is crude, unrefined coconut oil. This oil can be further processed and refined for use in a wide range of products, including 151319 Vegetable oils and their fractions, refined but not chemically modified, 330499 Beauty or make-up preparations and skin care preparations, n.e.c., and 382499 Chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries, n.e.c..

Revisions to 151311

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 151311. The most recent 1 version of this code (151311) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 151311 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for vegetable oils; coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/15'>15: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared animal fats; animal or vegetable waxes</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1513'>1513: Coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions; whether or not refined but not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/151311'>151311: Vegetable oils; coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/151319'>151319: Vegetable oils; coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/151321'>151321: Vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/151329'>151329: Vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]

    

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