Raw Organic Cocoa Beans from China
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.
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
• Attach organic certification from accredited bodies to qualify for any preferential treatments
• Monitor pesticide residue levels strictly, as organic claims heighten scrutiny
• Label shipments clearly as 'organic raw cocoa' to streamline customs processing