Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Cocoa Shells, Husks, Skins & Other Cocoa Waste (HS 180200) totaled $9K in August 2026, exported to 4 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCocoa shells, husks, and skins are the outer teguments removed during cocoa bean processing, and they enter US commerce primarily from Ecuador and Peru, with Germany supplying processed or recleaned material. These co-products serve niche markets including specialty teas and infusions, mulch and horticultural applications, and animal feed ingredients, making end-use documentation relevant for downstream regulatory compliance. As a food-contact or food-ingredient commodity in some applications, FDA oversight applies; USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements may also apply depending on the degree of processing and pest-risk status of the origin country. The single US tariff line (1802000000) consolidates all forms of cocoa waste, so classification disputes are rare, but product description accuracy on the commercial invoice remains important.
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Cocoa shells used as mulch are classified under 1802000000, but USDA APHIS may impose phytosanitary conditions to prevent the introduction of plant pests. Heat-treated or otherwise processed shells that meet APHIS treatment standards are generally admissible; raw or minimally processed shells from origins with known pest pressure may require additional inspection or treatment. Importers should confirm current APHIS requirements and obtain a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country before shipment.
Cocoa waste under 180200 consists of the physical byproducts of bean processing — shells, husks, and skins — that are separated mechanically and have not been ground or defatted into a powder form. Cocoa powder, by contrast, is produced by grinding the cocoa nib after fat extraction and is classified under heading 1805. If a product is finely milled from shell material rather than the nib, importers should obtain a technical specification sheet to support the 180200 classification and distinguish it from cocoa powder.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 1802
Subheading 180200 · $9K of $9K
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Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $329K of Cocoa Shells, Husks, Skins & Other Cocoa Waste.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported, exports 6 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1802000000 | Cocoa Shells, Husks, Skins and Other Cocoa Waste | — | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1802000000 | Cocoa Shells, Husks, Skins and Other Cocoa Waste | $9K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Dominican Republic and Canada together take 100% of it.
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None recorded for this period.