Cocoa Pod Husks from China

Outer husks from cocoa pods before bean extraction, classified as other cocoa waste under HTS 1802.00.00.00. Fresh or dried, used locally for livestock feed. Distinct from bean shells.

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Distinguish pod husks from bean shells in invoices; obtain origin certificates as rare import; test moisture content below 12% for stability

Cocoa Pod Husks from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1802.00.00.00