Bulk Roasted Cocoa Beans from China
Large bulk shipments of roasted whole cocoa beans for industrial chocolate factories, unbroken. HTS 1801.00.00.90 for other roasted cocoa beans in bulk form. Bulk packaging does not change classification from retail.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use jute bags standard for cocoa to meet ventilation needs
• File for bonded warehouse entry if not immediately processed
• Watch for weight loss certificates due to roast-induced moisture reduction