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U.S. imports of cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted (HS 180100) totaled $183.7M in April 2026, traded with 28 countries.
Importers of Cocoa Beans, Whole or Broken, Raw or Roasted 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, Whole or Broken, Raw or Roasted imports of $183.7M in April 2026 ran 33% below the year-to-date monthly average of $276.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCôte d'Ivoire dominates US cocoa bean supply under heading 180100, reflecting that country's position as the world's largest cocoa producer; Ecuador and the Dominican Republic are significant secondary sources, with the latter supplying a disproportionate share of certified-organic beans (1801000010) sought by specialty chocolate makers. Raw and roasted beans are classified together here, but the roasting step is a critical processing distinction for chocolate manufacturers managing flavor development and food-safety compliance. FDA regulates imported cocoa beans as a food commodity, and USDA APHIS may impose phytosanitary requirements to prevent introduction of cocoa pests such as the cocoa pod borer.
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USDA APHIS requires a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country's national plant protection organization for cocoa bean shipments, certifying that the beans are free from regulated pests and diseases. Shipments may be subject to inspection at the port of entry, and APHIS can order treatment or re-export if prohibited pests are detected. Importers should verify current APHIS import requirements before contracting, as pest interception history from specific origins can trigger additional scrutiny. Consulting a licensed customs broker or APHIS-registered agent is recommended.
Organic cocoa beans are classified under 1801000010, while non-organic beans fall under 1801000090. To support the organic line, importers must present a valid USDA National Organic Program (NOP) certificate issued by an accredited certifying agent, covering both the farm and any handling operations in the supply chain. Without that documentation, CBP will classify the goods as non-organic regardless of the seller's claims.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COTE D'IVOIRE | $96.3M | -- | -$96.3M |
| ECUADOR | $30.5M | -- | -$30.5M |
| GHANA | $23.9M | $474K | -$23.4M |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | $11.6M | -- | -$11.6M |
| NIGERIA | $6.8M | -- | -$6.8M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1801000090 | COCOA BEANS, WHOLE/BROKEN, RAW OR ROASTED, NESOI | $178.3M | 10.00% | $54K |
| 1801000010 | COCOA BEANS, WHOLE/BROKEN, RAW OR ROASTED, ORGANIC | $5.4M | -- | -- |
| 1801000000 | COCOA BEANS, WHOLE OR BROKEN, RAW OR ROASTED | $0 | -- | -- |
COCOA BEANS, WHOLE/BROKEN, RAW OR ROASTED, NESOI
COCOA BEANS, WHOLE/BROKEN, RAW OR ROASTED, ORGANIC
COCOA BEANS, WHOLE OR BROKEN, RAW OR ROASTED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1801000000 | COCOA BEANS, WHOLE OR BROKEN, RAW OR ROASTED | $839K |
COCOA BEANS, WHOLE OR BROKEN, RAW OR ROASTED
232.2K kg
COCOA PREPARATIONS, NOT IN BULK FORM, NESOI
HS 180690
CHOCOLATE PREP NESOI, IN BLOCKS ETC. OVER 2 KG
HS 180620
CHOCOLATE & OTHR COCOA PREPS, NOT BULK, NOT FILLED
HS 180632
COCOA BUTTER, FAT AND OIL
HS 180400
COCOA POWDER, NOT SWEETENED
HS 180500
CHOCOLATE & OTHR COCOA PREPS, NOT BULK, FILLED
HS 180631
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $99.9M | $510K | -$99.4M |
| New Jersey | $61.4M | $99K | -$61.3M |
| California | $15.6M | $82K | -$15.5M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | $137.8M | $574K | -$137.3M |
| OAKLAND, CA | $15.6M | -- | -$15.6M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $12.1M | -- | -$12.1M |