HS 090510

Whole Vanilla Beans (Neither Crushed nor Ground)

U.S. imports of whole vanilla beans (neither crushed nor ground) (HS 090510) totaled $6.6M in April 2026, traded with 23 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Madagascar is overwhelmingly the dominant source of whole vanilla beans entering the US, a supply concentration that makes this heading acutely sensitive to cyclone seasons and harvest fluctuations in a single country. Classified under a single 10-digit line (0905100000), whole vanilla beans are prized by extract manufacturers, pastry chefs, and premium food brands for their Bourbon, Tahitian, or Indonesian varietal characteristics — distinctions that affect commercial value but not HTS classification. Uganda and Indonesia are secondary suppliers, offering some diversification for buyers concerned about Madagascar origin risk. FDA prior notice and potential examination for pesticide residues apply; importers should also verify that beans meet moisture and vanillin content specifications required by buyers.

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Imports

$6.6M

from 23 countries · YTD: $23.1M

Exports: $279K

Deficit of $6.4M (net importer)

Trade balance: deficit of $6.4M (net importer)

YTD: $23.1M imported (April 2026)

98 shipments/month

Top Import Sources

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1MADAGASCAR$4.8M
73.5%
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Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

Geographic Breakdown

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$926.5M

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$97.7M

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$50.1M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do vanilla beans require any special USDA or FDA documentation beyond standard food import requirements?

Whole vanilla beans are subject to FDA prior notice as a food commodity and may be examined for pesticide residues and filth. There is no USDA APHIS phytosanitary permit required for dried vanilla beans entering the US, but importers should confirm current APHIS requirements for the specific origin, as quarantine rules can change. A licensed customs broker or regulatory consultant can confirm current admissibility requirements.

How does supply concentration in Madagascar affect procurement strategy for vanilla bean importers?

Because Madagascar produces the large majority of global Bourbon vanilla, a single adverse weather event or political disruption can cause sharp price spikes and supply shortfalls. Buyers managing this risk often maintain dual-source relationships with Indonesian or Ugandan suppliers, accept Tahitian-type beans for certain applications, or use forward contracts to lock in supply ahead of the harvest season (typically October–December).