1802.00.00.00 - Cocoa shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste

This HTS classification, 1802.00.00.00, specifically addresses waste materials derived from the cocoa bean processing. It encompasses by-products such as cocoa shells, husks, skins, and any other residual material generated during the production of cocoa products. These are not intended for direct consumption as food but are recognized as distinct by-products of the cocoa industry.

To distinguish this category from its siblings within Chapter 18, it's crucial to note that 1802.00.00.00 covers only the waste products. It does not include processed cocoa beans, cocoa powder, or finished cocoa preparations like chocolate, which fall under different HTS codes within Chapter 18. This classification is specifically for materials that have been separated from the primary cocoa product due to their nature as waste or by-product.

As this HTS code represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification within 1802.00.00.00 is determined by the origin of the material as waste from cocoa processing, irrespective of any minor transformations that might occur in its collection or preliminary handling. The key defining characteristic is its status as a residue or waste product of cocoa bean shelling or processing.