Ecuadorian Arriba Nacional Cocoa Beans from Mexico
Premium fine flavor raw cocoa beans from Ecuador's Arriba variety, whole and fermented, prized for unique floral notes in craft chocolate. Classified in HTS 1801.00.00 as standard raw cocoa beans regardless of variety.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain variety-specific certificates for premium pricing and traceability under FSMA rules
• Test for cadmium levels; EU-style limits may apply via state regulations
• Declare as bulk raw material, not retail, to avoid confectionery headings