HS Code 180100
Raw or Roasted Cocoa Beans
HS code 180100 is used for raw or roasted whole or broken cocoa beans, representing the primary raw material for the global chocolate and confectionery industry
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HS Code 180100 — Raw or Roasted Cocoa Beans
This code identifies whole or broken cocoa beans before they have been processed into butter or powder. It includes both raw beans and those that have been roasted for chocolate production.
What's included
- Raw cocoa beans
- Roasted cocoa beans
- Broken cocoa beans
What's excluded
- Cocoa shells and husks → use
180200(Waste products are classified separately from the beans.)
Common examples
- Fermented raw Criollo cocoa beans
- Bulk roasted Forastero beans
- Dried organic Trinitario cocoa beans
Frequently asked questions
Do roasted beans have a different code?
No, both raw and roasted beans fall under the same HS code 180100.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Phytosanitary certificates are frequently required for raw agricultural products.
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Indonesia, Ecuador
- Top importers: Netherlands, Germany, United States, Malaysia
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Key takeaway
Primary raw material commodity for chocolate manufacturers; often duty-free.
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