Raw Cocoa Beans in Shell
Whole raw cocoa beans still in their natural shells, unprocessed and unroasted, intended for on-site processing such as fermentation, drying, or roasting. They fall under tariff item 1801.00.00 as whole or broken cocoa beans, raw or roasted, and are not excluded by the chapter notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the beans are free of soil, pests, and excessive moisture to meet CBSA import requirements
• Declare the country of origin accurately, as preferential tariff treatments may apply under free trade agreements
• Keep records of the processing intent, as beans for further processing may be subject to different inspection regimes
Related Products under Tariff item 1801.00.00
Broken Raw Cocoa Beans
Broken raw cocoa beans, fragmented during harvesting or transport, still unshelled and unroasted. These are primary raw materials for chocolate processing and fall under tariff item 1801.00.00 as broken raw cocoa beans.
Bulk Roasted Cocoa Beans
Large bulk shipments of roasted whole cocoa beans for industrial chocolate factories, unbroken. Bulk packaging does not change classification; these fall under tariff item 1801.00.00 as roasted whole beans.
Certified Organic Criollo Cocoa Beans
Premium Criollo variety cocoa beans, certified organic, sourced from sustainable farms in Venezuela and Ecuador. These whole or broken beans are raw or lightly roasted, falling under tariff item 1801.00.00.
Certified Organic Forastero Cocoa Beans
Robust Forastero cocoa beans, certified organic from West African plantations, available whole or broken in raw or roasted form. These are classified under tariff item 1801.00.00 as cocoa beans, regardless of variety.
Certified Organic Raw Cocoa Beans in Shell
Whole raw cocoa beans with shells intact, certified organic from Indonesian cooperatives. These unprocessed beans in their natural whole form fall under tariff item 1801.00.00.
Certified Organic Roasted Cocoa Nibs
Broken roasted cocoa beans in nib form, certified organic from Peruvian farms, retaining full cocoa character. As broken roasted beans, they qualify under tariff item 1801.00.00.