Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted

HS v2022 Code: 1801

About cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted

HS code 1801 covers the trade of cocoa beans, which are the primary raw material used in the production of chocolate and cocoa products. As a globally traded commodity, the cocoa industry plays a vital role in the global food and confectionery supply chains, with significant economic and social implications for producing countries and consumers worldwide.

Production process

Cocoa beans are typically harvested from cocoa trees, fermented, dried, and then either sold raw or roasted before being processed into various cocoa products. The fermentation and drying processes are crucial in developing the beans' characteristic flavor and aroma, while roasting helps to further enhance these qualities.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the cocoa industry include the cocoa trees themselves, as well as land, labor, and equipment for harvesting, fermenting, and drying the beans. Specialized machinery and processing facilities are also necessary for roasting, grinding, and refining the beans into cocoa powder, butter, and other intermediate products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 1801 are raw or roasted cocoa beans, which are then used as inputs for the production of 1803 Cocoa paste, 1804 Cocoa butter, fat, and oil, and 1805 Cocoa powder, among other cocoa-based products. These intermediate goods are further processed and incorporated into a wide range of food, confectionery, and cosmetic items.

Family tree for cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/18'>18: Cocoa and cocoa preparations</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1801'>1801: Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1802'>1802: Cocoa; shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1803'>1803: Cocoa; paste; whether or not defatted</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1804'>1804: Cocoa; butter, fat and oil</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1805'>1805: Cocoa; powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1806'>1806: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa</a>"]

    B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/180100'>180100: Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted</a>"]


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