Organic Raw Cocoa Beans from China
Certified organic whole raw cocoa beans grown without synthetic pesticides, fermented naturally for sustainable chocolate production. Remains under HTS 1801.00.00 as raw beans; organic status affects labeling not classification.
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
• Include USDA NOP certificate; imports without face detention or denial
• Segregate from conventional beans to preserve organic integrity during transit
• Moisture <7% ideal; test upon arrival to avoid spoilage claims