Fresh coconut Hs Code

Fresh coconut harmonized system code

Product Overview Fresh coconut, classified under HS Code 080119, refers to the mature, whole coconut fruit harvested from Cocos nucifera palms, characterized by its intact fibrous husk, hard endocarp, and moisture-rich white kernel. These coconuts are unprocessed or minimally processed, retaining their natural state without deshelling, drying, or desiccation. Key physical specifications include an average weight range of 1.2 to 2.5 kilograms per fruit, with a moisture content typically between 45-55%, and a firm, edible endosperm exhibiting high nutritional value. The HS Code 080119 encompasses several subcategories, including whole coconuts with husk, dehusked whole coconuts, and coconuts with partial processing limited to husk removal. Fresh coconuts serve diverse commercial applications such as raw material for foodservice outlets, retail sales as fresh produce, and input for processing industries producing coconut water, milk, and culinary products. Their value proposition lies in their natural freshness, versatility, and compliance with international freshness standards, positioning them competitively within the global tropical fruit market. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The HS Code 080119 is structured hierarchically as follows: Chapter 08 (Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons), Heading 08.01 (Coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled), and Subheading 0801.19 (Coconuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled, other than desiccated). This classification is justified as fresh coconuts retain their natural moisture and have not undergone desiccation or substantial processing. Trade considerations include packaging in ventilated polypropylene or jute sacks, crates, or pallets to ensure adequate airflow and minimize microbial contamination during transit. Preservation methods emphasize temperature control, ideally between 13-15°C with relative humidity of 85-90%, to maintain product freshness and extend shelf life up to 3-4 weeks. Shipping generally occurs via refrigerated containers adhering to ISPM 15 standards for wooden packaging. Quality standards comply with Codex Alimentarius guidelines and WTO sanitary and phytosanitary measures, ensuring coconuts meet international phytosanitary certification and residue limits. This precise classification supports accurate customs clearance, tariff application, and regulatory compliance in international trade.

Fresh coconut Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover inedible nuts or fruits. 2.- Chilled fruits and nuts are to be classified in the same headings as the corresponding fresh fruits and nuts. 3.- Dried fruit or dried nuts of this Chapter may be partially rehydrated, or treated for the following purposes : (a) For additional preservation or stabilisation (for example, by moderate heat treatment, sulphuring, the addition of sorbic acid or potassium sorbate), (b) To improve or maintain their appearance (for example, by the addition of vegetable oil or small quantities of glucose syrup), provided that they retain the character of dried fruit or dried nuts. 4.- Heading 08.12 applies to fruit and nuts which have been treated solely to ensure their provisional preservation during transport or storage prior to use (for example, by sulphur dioxide gas, in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions), provided they remain unsuitable for immediate consumption in that state.