Certified Organic Raw Cocoa Beans in Shell
Whole raw cocoa beans with shells intact, certified organic from Indonesian cooperatives. HTS 1801.00.00.10 covers these unprocessed organic beans in their natural whole form.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unfit for human consumption
Poor quality organic beans unsuitable for food use classify as oil seeds or fodder under 1207.
If roasted and shelled into paste
Post-roasting shell removal and grinding results in roasted cocoa paste under 1803.20.00.
If decertified or conventional
Loss of organic status reverts to base tariff line for identical raw whole beans.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include pod/shell moisture content tests; excessive drying may prompt reclassification as processed
• Separate organic from conventional beans during storage to maintain certification integrity
• Prepare for CBP agricultural inspections; declare fermentation status accurately
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