HS Code 1203Copra
1 six-digit code · Heading 3 of 14 in Chapter 12 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 1203 is the customs heading for copra, the dried kernel of the coconut. Use this page to confirm the copra HS code, tell it apart from nearby headings and find who trades it.
Heading 1203does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Copra” classify at the single six-digit code 120300. The heading is number 3 of 14 in Chapter 12, Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder, which runs to 50 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 1203
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 120300 | Copra |
HS code 1203 at a glance
If you are asking what the HS code for copra is, the answer is 1203. The full code to write on a customs form is 120300. People also search for it as HSN code 1203, and they mean the same product.
Copra is made from dried coconut kernels. It is mostly traded as a raw material, so customs treats it as an oil-bearing crop and not as a food product. That is why it sits with the oil seeds and not with fruit or nuts.
HS code structure for copra
The Harmonized System works like a tree. Each level is more exact than the one above it. For copra the path looks like this:
- Section II, Vegetable Products
- Chapter 12, oil seeds and oleaginous fruits and related plant goods
- Heading 1203, copra
- Code 120300, the level where copra is declared
Is the HS code for copra the same across different countries?
The first six digits are shared by all countries that use the Harmonized System. So 120300 means copra in all of them.
Many countries add more digits after 120300. These extra digits are used for their own tariffs and statistics, and they differ from one country to the next. Duties are also set by each country. Check the national schedule of the market you ship to before you file.
How heading 1203 differs from other Chapter 12 headings
Many Chapter 12 headings look close to copra. The goods description decides which one is right. These are the ones people mix up most:
- 1207 covers oil seeds and oleaginous fruits not named elsewhere in the chapter. Copra has its own heading, so it does not go here.
- 1208 covers flours and meals made from oil seeds. A milled product belongs there, not in 1203.
- Goods bought to plant do not go in 1203.
- Each oil seed has its own heading, and copra's is 1203.
How to confirm copra is classified under the correct HS code
Start with the goods description on your invoice. Check that it names copra and not a flour, a meal or a seed for planting. Then compare it with the headings above.
If the description is unclear, run it through the HS code classifier. You can also look at how other shippers declare the same goods in customs data. A final check with your customs broker is a good habit before the first shipment.
Copra importers and exporters under HS 1203
Once you have the code, you can look for trade partners. Searching by code is the quickest way to find copra buyers and suppliers, because every shipment record carries the code.
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Nearby headings in Chapter 12
- 1201Soya beans, whether or not broken2 codes
- 1202Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken3 codes
- 1204Oil seeds; linseed, whether or not broken1 code
- 1205Rape or colza seeds; whether or not broken2 codes
- 1206Sunflower seeds; whether or not broken1 code
- 1207Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken10 codes
- 1208Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits; other than those of…2 codes
- 1209Seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing10 codes
- 1210Hop cones, fresh or dried, whether or not ground, powdered or in the form of…2 codes
- 1211Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used…6 codes
- 1212Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet, sugar cane, fresh…7 codes
- 1213Cereal straw and husks, unprepared; whether or not chopped, ground, pressed…1 code
Who ships under 1203?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section II: Vegetable Products, chapters 06–14.
HS Code 1203: common questions
What is the HS code for copra?
The code used on customs forms is 120300.
Does HS 1203 have subheadings?
No. Heading 1203 holds only copra, so 120300 is the only code under it in the World Customs Organization list. Some countries add their own extra digits after it.
Is the HS code for copra the same across different countries?
The first six digits, 120300, are shared worldwide. Countries may add more digits for national use, so check the schedule of your market.
What is the difference between HS 1203 and HS 1207?
Heading 1203 is for copra only.
Are flours or meals made from oil seeds classified under 1203?
No. Flours and meals of oil seeds belong to heading 1208. Heading 1203 is for copra itself.
How can I check that my copra uses the right HS code?
Match your goods description to the heading names, then try the HS code classifier. Confirm the final code with your customs broker.
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