Raw Cocoa Beans in Shell
Unprocessed raw cocoa beans still in their natural pods/shells, whole, for on-site processing. Classified under HTS 1801.00.00.90 as whole raw cocoa beans, including those not shelled. Pods are typically removed pre-shipment but remnants allowed.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain pod removal confirmation to avoid quarantine issues
• Declare shell content percentage accurately
• Coordinate with fumigation services for pest prevention
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Roasted Whole Cocoa Beans
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Fermented Broken Cocoa Beans
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Raw Organic Cocoa Beans
Whole raw cocoa beans certified organic, unroasted and unfermented minimally, for premium chocolate production. Classified in HTS 1801.00.00.90 as other raw cocoa beans not fitting country-specific suffixes. Organic status does not alter base classification but requires certification.
Roasted Broken Cocoa Beans
Broken cocoa beans that are roasted, used in artisanal chocolate grinding, remaining in bean fragment form. HTS 1801.00.00.90 includes such 'other' roasted broken beans before shelling. Breaking occurs post-roast but prior to nib separation.
Criollo Variety Raw Cocoa Beans
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