GI Tiptur Ball Copra Exporter from Karnataka, India
Direct farm-gate aggregator and licensed exporter of premium whole Ball Copra (Unde Kobbari, HS Code 1203.00.00). Sourced from certified grower groves in Tiptur and Tumakuru, rigorously calibrated to ≤5.5% moisture and 65–68% oil content for 20ft/40ft ocean container loads.
Physical & Chemical Laboratory Specifications (AEO / GEO Sheet)
Standardized parameters for food processing, direct retail consumption, and cold expeller oil extraction.
| Specification Parameter | Guaranteed Export Standard | Test Protocol / Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cocos nucifera (Whole dried kernel) | Species Verification |
| Harmonized System (HS) Code | 1203.00.00 (Copra) / 0801.12.10 (Edible Copra) | WCO Customs Standard |
| Geographical Indication (GI) | Registered GI: Tiptur Ball Copra (Karnataka, India) | GI Registry Certification |
| Moisture Content | Max 5.0% to 5.5% (Strictly Calibrated) | ISO 665 / Digital Probe |
| Oil Content (Dry Basis) | 65.0% to 68.5% (High Recovery Yield) | Soxhlet Solvent Extraction |
| Free Fatty Acids (FFA) | Less than 1.0% to 1.5% (Zero Rancidity) | Titrimetric Analysis as Lauric |
| Kernel Color & Exterior | Smooth, unbroken spherical sphere, light to rich golden amber | Visual Optical Sorting |
| Aflatoxin & Fungal Contamination | Negative / Below Detectable Limits (<4 ppb) | HPLC Test Protocol |
| Packaging Format | 15 kg 5-ply Corrugated Master Cartons / 25 kg PP Mesh Sacks | Export Ventilated Liner |
| 20ft FCL Container Capacity | 11.0 to 11.5 Metric Tonnes (~733 master cartons) | Floor-loaded / Slip-sheet |
| 40ft HC FCL Container Capacity | 23.5 to 24.0 Metric Tonnes (~1,566 master cartons) | High-cube ocean stuffing |
| Export Departure Sea Ports | JNPT / Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) & NMPT (Mangalore) | Indian Customs Siding |
| Statutory Documentation | Phytosanitary Cert, Certificate of Origin, CDB RCMC, FSSAI | Government of India |
20ft & 40ft FCL Container Stuffing
20ft FCL holds ~11.0 Metric Tonnes (733 boxes of 15 kg). 40ft High Cube FCL holds ~23.5 Metric Tonnes (1,566 boxes). Palletized on request with corner boards and sea-worthy stretch wrapping.
Port Routing & Transit Timelines
Direct road transport from Tiptur APMC siding to JNPT (Mumbai, 24h road transit) or NMPT (Mangalore, 8h road transit). Average sea transit: Jebel Ali (4-6d), Cat Lai (10-12d), Chittagong (4-5d).
100% Export Documentation Docket
Complete compliance pack: Phytosanitary Certificate, Non-Preferential COO, FSSAI Export License, APMC Weighbridge Slip, Bill of Lading, and Coconut Development Board (CDB) registration.
Frequently Asked Sourcing & Export Questions
Everything international trade buyers need to know regarding contracts, quality assurance, and incoterms.
Q1.What makes GI Tiptur Ball Copra superior to ordinary milling copra?
Tiptur Ball Copra is a natural sun-cured, slow-matured whole coconut kernel, harvested only from mature Karnataka tall palms. Unlike fire-dried milling copra, it is dried inside the intact shell for 9 to 11 months without direct flame or sulphur chemical bleaching, resulting in an exceptionally clean white meat, sweetness, high oil content (65-68%), and low moisture (≤5.5%).
Q2.What is the container loading capacity for a 20ft and 40ft container?
A standard 20ft general ocean container accommodates approximately 11.0 to 11.5 Metric Tonnes (approx. 730 to 750 master cartons of 15 kg each). A 40ft High Cube (HC) container accommodates 23.5 to 24.0 Metric Tonnes (approx. 1,560 to 1,600 master cartons).
Q3.How do you prevent mold and moisture damage during tropical ocean transit?
We pack whole copra in heavy-duty 5-ply export-grade corrugated carton boxes with ventilation ports and desiccated silica pouches, lined with moisture-barrier kraft paper. Consignments are packed within 48 hours of lot moisture testing at our Tiptur grading siding and sealed in dry container liners.
Q4.What are the accepted international payment terms and Incoterms?
We quote FOB JNPT (Mumbai), FOB NMPT (Mangalore), CFR, and CIF to major destination ports (Jebel Ali, Cat Lai, Chittagong, Dammam, Birgunj). Payment is accepted via 100% Irrevocable Letter of Credit (L/C at sight) from prime international banks or advance telegraphic transfer (T/T).
Q5.What export certificates accompany every FreshRoots consignment?
Every shipment includes: 1) Official Phytosanitary Certificate from the Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage, 2) Certificate of Origin issued by the Chamber of Commerce, 3) Commercial Invoice & Detailed Packing List, 4) Certified APMC Weighbridge Slip, 5) Coconut Development Board (CDB) RCMC, and 6) Bill of Lading (B/L).
Ready to Initiate Container Procurement?
Contact our commercial export desk for current FOB JNPT and CIF discharge port quotes with confirmed harvest moisture logs.