Cocoa Bean Shells from Japan
The outer shells removed from cocoa beans during processing, classified under HTS 1802.00.00.00 as cocoa shells and waste unfit for human consumption. These are primarily used as animal feed or mulch. They represent the hard, fibrous husk separated after roasting and cracking.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Verify product is solely cocoa shells without cocoa nib contamination to avoid reclassification; obtain certificate of analysis confirming waste status; declare net weight accurately as bulk waste can settle during transit