Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 18010000: Cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted

Cocoa beans are an essential ingredient in the production of chocolate and other cocoa-based products. Classified under HS Code 18010000, this code specifically refers to cocoa beans, whether they are whole or broken, and whether they are in their raw or roasted form.

When it comes to international trade, the HS Code plays a crucial role in identifying and categorizing goods. This code is used by customs authorities worldwide to streamline the import and export processes. By using the HS Code 18010000, traders, importers, and exporters can easily identify and classify cocoa beans, ensuring smooth trade transactions.

One of the key aspects to consider when dealing with international trade is the duty rate associated with a particular HS Code. In the case of HS Code 18010000, the bound and most-favored-nation (MFN) duty rate is free. This means that countries must lower their trade barriers or open up their markets for the same goods or services from all their trading partners, without imposing any additional duties on cocoa beans.

The quantity unit for cocoa beans under HS Code 18010000 is kilograms (KG). This unit of measurement is used to determine the quantity of cocoa beans being imported or exported.

There are also special tariff preference programs associated with HS Code 18010000. These programs provide certain countries with preferential treatment in terms of duty rates. Under these programs, the duty rates for cocoa beans vary depending on the country of origin. Here are some examples:

• Free: Imports from least-developed beneficiary developing countries eligible for Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) under that subheading receive duty-free treatment.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Specific duty rate for imports from Bahrain.
• NAFTA for Canada: Duty-free treatment for imports from Canada under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Duty-free treatment for eligible imports from countries in Africa.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Duty-free treatment for eligible imports from Caribbean countries.
• Israel Special Rate: Specific duty rate for imports from Israel.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Duty-free treatment for eligible imports from Andean countries.
• Jordan Special Rate: Specific duty rate for imports from Jordan.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Duty-free treatment for imports from Mexico under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Specific duty rate for imports from the Dominican Republic and Central American countries under the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement.
• Peru Special Rate: Specific duty rate for imports from Peru.
• Australia Special Rate: Specific duty rate for imports from Australia.
• Chile Special Rate: Specific duty rate for imports from Chile.
• Singapore Special Rate: Specific duty rate for imports from Singapore.
• Morocco Special Rate: Specific duty rate for imports from Morocco.
• Oman Special Rate: Specific duty rate for imports from Oman.

When importing cocoa beans into the United States, certain states have been identified as major importers. These states include the Virgin Islands and Pennsylvania. On the other hand, the exporting states for cocoa beans may vary depending on the origin of the beans.

HS Code 18010000 is an important code that specifically identifies and categorizes cocoa beans, whether they are whole or broken, raw or roasted. Understanding the duty rates and special tariff preference programs associated with this HS Code is crucial for traders and importers/exporters involved in the cocoa industry.