1. HS Code Structure Breakdown
The hierarchical classification of this HS code under the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System is as follows:
| Level | Code | Description |
| Section | IV | Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar; Tobacco |
| Chapter | 18 | Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations |
| Heading | 1802 | Cocoa shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste |
| Subheading | 1802.00 | Cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste (no 6-digit subdivision) |
| Full Code | 1802.00.00 | Cocoa shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste |
2. Overview
HS code 1802.00.00 covers the by-products and waste generated during cocoa bean processing. These materials, while residual to the main cocoa value chain, have significant commercial value in animal feed, mulching, compost, cosmetics, and beverage industries. This code captures all non-bean cocoa matter.
3. Examples of Goods Classified Under 1802.00.00
The following examples illustrate the types of goods classified under this HS code:
| Product / Item | Description |
| Cocoa Pod Husks | Outer shell of the cocoa pod; used as animal feed or mulch |
| Cocoa Bean Shells/Husks | The thin outer shell removed during winnowing; used in teas and animal feed |
| Cocoa Skin/Testa | Inner skin of the cocoa bean separated during processing |
| Cocoa Nib Waste | Broken pieces and dust from nib production |
| Cocoa Processing Residue | General waste from cocoa grinding and pressing operations |
| Cocoa Husk Tea | Dried shells sold as a beverage ingredient |
| Cocoa Shell Animal Feed | Processed shells used in livestock nutrition |
4. Related HS Codes
The following HS codes are related to 1802.00.00 and may be relevant depending on the specific product characteristics:
| HS Code | Description |
| 1801.00.00 | Cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted |
| 1803.10.00 | Cocoa paste, not defatted |
| 1804.00.00 | Cocoa butter, fat and oil |
| 2302.50.00 | Bran, sharps and other residues from leguminous plants (animal feed) |
| 2308.00.00 | Vegetable materials for animal feeding not elsewhere specified |
| 3101.00.00 | Animal or vegetable fertilisers (cocoa husk compost) |
5. Key Classification Decision Table
Use the following table to determine whether goods should be classified under 1802.00.00 or an alternative code:
| Feature | 1802.00.00 Applies | Other Codes Apply |
| Product type | Shells, husks, skins, waste from cocoa | Whole or broken beans → 1801 |
| Processing | By-product of cocoa processing | Cocoa paste, butter, powder → 1803-1805 |
| Animal feed use | Still classified here if primary origin is cocoa waste | Mixed compound feeds → 2309.xx |
| Fertiliser/compost | Classified here if in raw form | If chemically treated → 3101/3105 |
6. Duty & Trade Considerations
The following general trade and tariff considerations apply when importing or exporting goods under HS code 1802.00.00:
| Aspect | Detail |
| Chapter | Chapter 18 — Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations |
| WCO Section | Section IV — Prepared Foodstuffs |
| EAC/Uganda CET | 0% import duty (agricultural raw material) |
| Common Uses | Animal feed, mulch/compost, beverages, cosmetics ingredient |
| Export Relevance | Growing market for specialty cocoa shell tea products |
| Common Traders | Cocoa processors, feed manufacturers, organic fertiliser producers |
Document prepared for customs and trade classification reference purposes only