Cocoa Shell Meal from China

Coarsely ground cocoa shells in meal form under HTS 1802.00.00.00. Byproduct for brewing adjuncts or soil amendment. Remains classified as waste despite grinding.

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

Specify grind size in commercial docs; ensure no cocoa liquor mixing; suitable for FSSAI-equivalent labeling if transshipping

Cocoa Shell Meal from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1802.00.00.00