HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1802.00 – Cocoa; shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste
HS code 1802.00 is the 6-digit subheading for cocoa, shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste. It is used for cocoa shells, cocoa husks, cocoa skins, cocoa pod waste and cocoa bean fragments (waste).
What HS 1802.00 covers
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.
- Covers
- Cocoa shells
- Cocoa husks
- Cocoa skins
- Cocoa pod waste
- Cocoa bean fragments (waste)
- Examples
- Cocoa shell mulch
- cocoa husk tea
- cocoa shell animal bedding
- cocoa bean shell extract
Codes often confused with 1802.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 180200, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 180200 in UN Comtrade data was Côte d'Ivoire, with 96% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 19% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Côte d'Ivoire $1.1B 96% of world exports
- 2 Germany $7.8M 0.7% of world exports
- 3 France $5.7M 0.5% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $10M 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $6.7M 13% of world imports
- 3 Lithuania $6.2M 12% of world imports
World total: $53M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 1802.00
Brazil does not split HS 1802.00: its NCM code is 1802.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 18.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
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.
Questions about HS 1802.00
What is HS code 180200?
HS code 180200 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 180200?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 180200 in UN Comtrade data were Côte d'Ivoire ($1.1B, 96% of world exports), Germany ($7.8M) and France ($5.7M). World exports came to about $1.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 180200?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 180200 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($10M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($6.7M) and Lithuania ($6.2M). World imports came to about $53M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 180200?
In Brazil, HS code 180200 is NCM 1802.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.