Fresh Coconuts (Other Than Desiccated)

0801190120 covers fresh coconuts still in the outer shell, while 0801190140 covers fresh coconuts that have been shelled (the outer husk removed) but are not desiccated. The distinction turns on whether the outer shell is present at time of importation, which affects both classification and phytosanitary treatment requirements.

Fresh coconut supply can be influenced by harvest cycles in tropical source countries and by cold-chain logistics, since fresh product has a limited shelf life compared to desiccated or dried forms. Mexico's proximity to the US market gives it a logistical advantage for maintaining freshness, which partly explains its leading position in this category.