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U.S. imports of cocoa shells, husks, skins & other cocoa waste (HS 180200) totaled $22K in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Cocoa Shells, Husks, Skins & Other Cocoa Waste imports of $22K in April 2026 ran 31% above the year-to-date monthly average of $16K.
Last updated: April 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.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECUADOR | $22K | -- | -$22K |
| QATAR | -- | $11K | +$11K |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | -- | -- | -- |
| PERU | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1802000000 | COCOA SHELLS, HUSKS, SKINS AND OTHER COCOA WASTE | $22K | -- |
COCOA SHELLS, HUSKS, SKINS AND OTHER COCOA WASTE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1802000000 | COCOA SHELLS, HUSKS, SKINS AND OTHER COCOA WASTE | $11K |
COCOA SHELLS, HUSKS, SKINS AND OTHER COCOA WASTE
11.1K kg
COCOA BEANS, WHOLE OR BROKEN, RAW OR ROASTED
HS 180100
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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT, TX | $11K | -- | -$11K |
| HOUSTON, TX | -- | $11K | +$11K |
| MIAMI, FL | $10K | -- | -$10K |