Customs tariff code 1203.00: Copra
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 1203.00 covers Copra. The third-country duty rate is Cond: B cert: Y-155 (01):50.000 % ; B (01):0.000 %, plus import VAT.
1203.00 is HS subheading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 12. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 1203.00
- Third-country duty
- Cond: B cert: Y-155 (01):50.000 % ; B (01):0.000 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 1203.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | Cond: B cert: Y-155 (01):50.000 % ; B (01):0.000 % | MFN |
| Jordan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Lebanon | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Iceland | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Egypt | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Andorra | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Korea, Republic of (South Korea) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Mexico | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Kenya | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Kopra ist das getrocknete Fruchtfleisch der Kokosnuss, das für den menschlichen Verzehr ungeeignet ist und zum Gewinnen von Kokosöl verwendet wird. Nicht zu dieser Position gehören geschälte Kokosnüsse, geraspelt und getrocknet, wie sie für den menschlichen Verzehr geeignet sind (Position 0801).
1. Zu Position 1207 gehören insbesondere Palmnüsse und Palmkerne, Baumwollsamen, Rizinussamen, Sesamsamen, Senfsamen, Saflorsamen, Mohnsamen und Sheanüsse (Karitenüsse). Zu dieser Position gehören jedoch nicht Waren der Position 0801 oder 0802 und Oliven (Kapitel 7 oder Kapitel 20) (RV E1201000). 2. Zu Position 1208 gehören sowohl nichtentfettete als auch teilweise entfettete Mehle sowie Mehle, die entfettet, sodann vollständig oder teilweise mit ihren ursprünglichen Ölen aufgefettet worden sind. Ausgenommen sind jedoch Rückstände der Positionen 2304 bis 2306 (RV E1202000). 3. Samen von Rüben, Samen für Wiesen, Samen von Zierblumen, Samen von Gemüse, Samen von Waldbäumen, Samen von Obstbäumen, Samen von Wicken (ausgenommen solche der Art Vicia faba) oder Samen von Lupinen gelten als Samen zur Aussaat im Sinne der Position 1209 (RV E1203100). …
1. In diesem Abschnitt gelten als „Pellets“ Erzeugnisse, die entweder unmittelbar durch Pressen oder durch Zusatz eines Bindemittels in einer Menge von nicht mehr als 3 GHT zu Zylindern, Kügelchen usw. agglomeriert worden sind (RV C0201000).
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 1203.00 cover?
Code 1203.00 covers Copra. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 1203.00?
The third-country duty rate for 1203.00 is Cond: B cert: Y-155 (01):50.000 % ; B (01):0.000 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 1203.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 120300. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 1203.00 have?
1203.00 has six digits and matches the globally uniform HS subheading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 1203.00 sit in the tariff?
1203.00 sits in this hierarchy: 12 OIL SEEDS AND OLEAGINOUS FRUITS; MISCELLANEOUS GRAINS, SEEDS AND FRUIT; INDUSTRIAL OR MEDICINAL PLANTS; STRAW AND FODDER > 1203 Copra. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 1203.00?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 1203.00. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 1203.00 change?
1203.00 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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