U.S. imports of Vanilla Beans (SITC 07521) totaled $7.0M in September 2026, imported from 35 countries.
Importers of Vanilla Beans paid $3K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 0.04% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: September 2026 dataVanilla beans — the cured seed pods of Vanilla planifolia and related orchid species — are among the most value-dense agricultural commodities in global spice trade, with price volatility driven by cyclone exposure in Madagascar, the world's dominant producer. FDA regulates vanilla beans as a food ingredient subject to prior notice and port examination, while USDA APHIS may require phytosanitary certification to address plant pest concerns. Importers should also be aware that vanilla beans are sometimes subject to country-of-origin fraud and adulteration with synthetic vanillin, making supplier verification and authenticity testing commercially important.
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122 import shipments a month
A single country — Madagascar — accounts for the large majority of global vanilla bean production, meaning that tropical cyclones, crop disease, or political instability there can cause rapid and severe price spikes. Importers relying heavily on Malagasy supply should monitor crop forecasts and consider forward contracts or diversified sourcing from origins such as Indonesia or Papua New Guinea to manage concentration risk.
APHIS generally requires a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country's national plant protection organization confirming the beans are free from regulated pests. Requirements can vary by origin country and may change seasonally; importers should verify current APHIS requirements before each shipment. Consult a licensed customs broker or APHIS for the most current admissibility conditions.
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Basic heading 07521 · $7.0M of $14.7B
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Imports · September 2026
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Madagascar and Mauritius together supply 91% of it.
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$7.0MYoY · free account
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$1.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $81.4M of Vanilla Beans and exported $7.8M.
Through September 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.