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U.S. imports of vanilla beans (SITC 07521) totaled $6.8M in April 2026, traded with 26 countries.
Importers of Vanilla Beans paid $3K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 3.4% on $77K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Vanilla Beans imports of $6.8M in April 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6.0M.
Last updated: April 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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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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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MADAGASCAR | $4.9M | -- | -$4.9M |
| INDONESIA | $798K | $46K | -$752K |
| UGANDA | $774K | -- | -$774K |
| FRANCE | $148K | $60K | -$88K |
| SWITZERLAND | -- | $156K | +$156K |
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