About HS Code 180200
This code covers cocoa shells, husks, skins, and other cocoa waste, which are by-products of cocoa bean processing. While often considered waste, these materials have increasing value in various industries, reflecting a growing trend towards circular economy practices. They are traded internationally for diverse applications, including animal feed, organic fertilizers, mulch, and even for extracting compounds for cosmetics or pharmaceuticals. Major importers often include countries with large agricultural sectors or processing industries that can utilize these by-products, such as the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium. Exporters are typically the primary cocoa-producing and processing nations like Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Indonesia. The EUDR also applies here, as the waste originates from cocoa beans, requiring traceability to ensure sustainable sourcing.
Products Under This Code
Cocoa shells, cocoa husks, cocoa skins, cocoa pod waste, cocoa bean fragments (waste)
Real World Examples
Cocoa shell mulch, cocoa husk tea, cocoa shell animal bedding, cocoa bean shell extract
Common Misclassification
Could be mistaken for 180100 (cocoa beans) if the waste contains significant amounts of usable bean fragments, or 2302 (bran, sharps and other residues) if primarily used for animal feed.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Products Classified Under 1802.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
Major importers include the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium, with Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Indonesia as leading exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 180200?
HS code 180200 covers: Cocoa; shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste. This code covers cocoa shells, husks, skins, and other cocoa waste, which are by-products of cocoa bean processing. While often considered waste, these materials have increasing value in various industries, reflecting a growing trend towards circular economy practices. They are traded internationally for diverse applications, including animal feed, organic fertilizers, mulch, and even for extracting compounds for cosmetics or pharmaceuticals. Major importers often include countries with large agricultural sectors or processing industries that can utilize these by-products, such as the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium. Exporters are typically the primary cocoa-producing and processing nations like Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Indonesia. The EUDR also applies here, as the waste originates from cocoa beans, requiring traceability to ensure sustainable sourcing.
What products fall under HS code 180200?
Cocoa shells, cocoa husks, cocoa skins, cocoa pod waste, cocoa bean fragments (waste)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 180200?
Could be mistaken for 180100 (cocoa beans) if the waste contains significant amounts of usable bean fragments, or 2302 (bran, sharps and other residues) if primarily used for animal feed.
How is HS code 180200 structured?
HS code 180200 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (18) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.