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U.S. imports of cocoa beans (End-Use 00010) totaled $183.7M in April 2026, traded with 28 countries.
Importers of Cocoa Beans paid $54K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $536K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cocoa Beans imports of $183.7M in April 2026 ran 33% below the year-to-date monthly average of $276.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRaw cocoa beans — the primary input for chocolate, cocoa powder, and cocoa butter — enter the US as an unprocessed agricultural commodity subject to FDA food-safety oversight and USDA APHIS phytosanitary review for pest and disease risk. Origin and fermentation quality are commercially decisive: fine-flavor beans from specific origins command significant premiums over bulk commodity beans, and buyers in the craft chocolate segment increasingly require traceability documentation to the farm or cooperative level. Importers should be aware that cocoa beans from certain origins have historically been subject to FDA import alerts related to filth or contamination, making supplier qualification a critical compliance step.
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Fine-flavor beans — typically Criollo, Trinitario, or certain Nacional varieties — are grown in smaller volumes, undergo careful post-harvest fermentation and drying, and are prized for complex flavor profiles. They are often traded under direct-trade or specialty contracts with detailed origin and processing documentation, whereas bulk commodity beans (predominantly Forastero) are traded on futures-linked pricing with standardized grade specifications. The distinction affects pricing, contract terms, and the level of traceability documentation buyers require.
Importers should verify that the foreign supplier is registered with FDA under FSMA, review FDA's import alert database for any prior detentions associated with the supplier or origin country, and confirm USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements for the specific country of origin. A licensed customs broker familiar with agricultural commodity entries can help ensure prior notice is filed correctly and that entry documentation meets both FDA and CBP requirements.
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Monthly import values over time