Basic heading 223 of 239 in section 2
Copra — the dried kernel of the coconut from which coconut oil is pressed — is a tropical oilseed commodity traded primarily for its high lauric-acid oil content, which feeds the soap, cosmetics, and food-processing industries. As a dried plant product, copra shipments entering the US are subject to USDA APHIS inspection for quarantine pests, and moisture content is a critical quality specification that affects both price and admissibility. Production is concentrated in tropical island and coastal economies, making supply highly sensitive to typhoon seasons and inter-crop weather cycles.
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Moisture content and free fatty acid (FFA) level are the two primary quality benchmarks. High moisture promotes mold and aflatoxin development, which can trigger FDA detention, while elevated FFA reduces oil yield and lowers the price per metric ton. Buyers typically specify maximum moisture and FFA thresholds in purchase contracts.
USDA APHIS enforces phytosanitary requirements for dried plant products including copra, and FDA may review shipments for aflatoxin contamination. Importers should ensure that shipments are accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate and that storage conditions during transit minimize moisture uptake.
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Low · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 1 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.