CN / HS code1802
CommodityCocoa
Preliminary statusReview waste exclusion
Current scope noteWaste exclusion added in 2026
What changed in 2026?
The 2026 amendment retained CN 1802 but added an explicit exclusion for material qualifying as waste under the referenced EU waste definition.
Why the distinction matters
Cocoa residues that remain commercial products or by-products may be treated differently from material that legally qualifies as waste. Confirm the product status before relying on the code alone.
Important: This is a screening page, not a customs-classification ruling. Confirm the exact current Annex I wording and your product classification before relying on the result.
What to do next
- Confirm the exact CN / HS classification.
- Check whether the current Annex I entry is direct or marked “ex”.
- Identify the relevant commodity and production origin.
- Collect geolocation and supplier evidence.
- Apply the applicable due-diligence workflow.