HS Code 1801
Cocoa Beans
HS code 1801 covers whole or broken cocoa beans, including raw, sun-dried, fermented, or roasted varieties used in chocolate manufacturing.
4-digit Section IVFCL
HS Code 1801 — Cocoa Beans
This code covers whole or broken cocoa beans in their raw or roasted state. These are the primary raw material for all chocolate and cocoa production.
What's included
- Raw cocoa beans
- Roasted cocoa beans
- Fermented cocoa beans
- Sun-dried cocoa beans
What's excluded
- Cocoa shells and waste → use
1802(Shells/husks are classified separately as waste products.)
Common examples
- Raw Ghanaian cocoa beans
- Roasted nibbed cocoa beans
- Dried Forastero beans
Frequently asked questions
Are cocoa nibs in this code?
Nibs can be in 1801 if just broken beans, but often fall under 1803 (paste) if ground.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Phytosanitary certificates are essential to prevent pest transfers.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Ecuador
- Top importers: Netherlands, Germany, United States
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Key takeaway
Foundational commodity; Ivory Coast and Ghana dominate global supply.
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