Roasted Cocoa Skins from China
Skins from roasted cocoa beans, classified as cocoa waste under HTS 1802.00.00.00. These papery skins are separated post-roasting and used for teas or extracts. They are unfit for direct chocolate production.
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
• Provide processing records showing separation from beans; label clearly as 'not for confectionery use' to prevent misuse; comply with USDA import permits if destined for animal feed