Other Cocoa Related & Tariff Updates
President Trump has announced new U.S. tariff rates effective under the directive dated July 31.
For the full, official revised list, please refer to: WhiteHouse Website
Summary:
All goods imported from Malaysia and Indonesia will be subject to a 19% reciprocal tariff. This applies to items entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, starting 7 days after the date of this order. Read the latest Executive Order here dated 31st July 2025 for detailed explanation
Prepared by the Cocoa Association of Asia (CAA), Sustainability Committee
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The Region Asia Pacific is increasingly craving for cocoa and chocolate products. However, there is not enough Asian cocoa beans to cater for such demand, making the Asian cocoa industry dependent on beans imported from West Africa and Latin America. The Cocoa Industry needs more Asian Cocoa. The CAA has created a platform for uncommon collaboration between industry players and NGOs focusing on three priorities: Increase cocoa productivity and farmer income, share Good Agricultural Practices, and attract young farmers to grow cocoa.