Copra

HS code 120300 covers the classification of copra, which is the dried meat or kernel of the coconut. Copra is a globally significant agricultural commodity, with major production and trade centered in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. As a key raw material for the production of coconut oil, copra plays a vital role in the global edible oils and fats industry, as well as in the manufacture of various other products.

Copra is produced by harvesting mature coconuts, removing the outer husk, and then drying the inner white meat or kernel. This drying process can be done through a variety of methods, including sun-drying, kiln-drying, or mechanical drying. The dried copra is then typically crushed or pressed to extract the valuable coconut oil, which is the primary commercial product derived from this commodity.

The main inputs required for the copra industry include mature coconuts, which serve as the raw material. Additionally, the production process requires access to drying facilities, whether through natural sun exposure or artificial means such as kilns or mechanical dryers. Labor for harvesting, processing, and transportation is another key input.

The primary output of the copra industry is coconut oil, which is classified under 150319 Coconut oil and its fractions and is widely used in food, cosmetic, and industrial applications. Copra meal, the byproduct remaining after oil extraction, is also an important output, often used as a high-protein animal feed classified under 230650 Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of coconut or copra oil.