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U.S. imports of vanilla beans (whole, neither crushed nor ground) (HS 090510) totaled $6.6M in April 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Vanilla Beans (Whole, Neither Crushed nor Ground) paid $2K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 3.0% on $72K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Vanilla Beans (Whole, Neither Crushed nor Ground) imports of $6.6M in April 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.8M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWhole vanilla beans — the cured pods of Vanilla planifolia and related orchid species — enter the US under a single 10-digit line (0905100000), with Madagascar the overwhelmingly dominant supplier, followed by Uganda and Indonesia. Supply concentration in Madagascar creates meaningful price and availability volatility for food manufacturers and flavor houses, as cyclone seasons and crop yields in that single origin can swing global prices sharply. FDA regulates vanilla beans as a food ingredient, and importers should confirm that shipments comply with FDA's food facility registration and Prior Notice requirements; beans treated with post-harvest chemicals may face additional scrutiny.
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Heading 090510 covers only the raw or cured whole pod in its natural state, neither crushed nor ground. Once vanilla is processed into an extract, oleoresin, or flavoring preparation — even if derived entirely from natural beans — it typically moves to Chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids) or Chapter 21 (flavoring preparations), depending on the form and concentration. Importers should obtain a detailed product specification sheet from the supplier to confirm the correct heading before entry.
Madagascar accounts for the large majority of global vanilla bean production, meaning that weather events, political instability, or crop disease in that single origin can cause rapid price spikes and supply shortfalls. Trade professionals managing vanilla procurement often maintain forward contracts or diversify to Uganda and Indonesia as secondary sources, though flavor profiles differ by origin. Consult a licensed customs broker for admissibility and documentation requirements.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MADAGASCAR | $4.8M | -- | -$4.8M |
| INDONESIA | $798K | $46K | -$752K |
| UGANDA | $772K | -- | -$772K |
| PAPUA NEW GUINEA | $103K | -- | -$103K |
| CANADA | -- | $101K | +$101K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0905100000 | VANILLA, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND | $6.6M | 2.99% | $2K |
VANILLA, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0905100000 | VANILLA, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND | $279K |
VANILLA, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND
8.3K kg
COFFEE, NOT ROASTED, NOT DECAFFEINATED
HS 090111
COFFEE, ROASTED, NOT DECAFFEINATED
HS 090121
COFFEE, NOT ROASTED, DECAFFEINATED
HS 090112
PEPPER OF GENUS PIPER, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND
HS 090411
CAPSICUM/PEPPERS, PIMENTA/ALLSPICE, CRUSHED/GROUND
HS 090422
PEPPER OF THE GENUS PIPER, CRUSHED OR GROUND
HS 090412
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| New Jersey | $1.2M | $46K | -$1.1M |
| Illinois | $1.1M | $8K | -$1.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO, IL | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.1M | $46K | -$1.1M |
| CHAMPLAIN-ROUSES POINT, NY | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |