The Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA) is pleased that tariffs on cocoa have been removed, as of November 13, 2025.

The Fine Chocolate Industry Association announces the removal of U.S. tariffs on cocoa, a significant win for chocolate makers facing record-high cocoa prices. FCIA, in collaboration with the National Confectioners Association and industry advocates, supported efforts to rescind these tariffs. The press release outlines the policy change, its impact on the industry, and remaining concerns about tariffs on Brazilian cocoa.

Expert Urges Context, Not Alarm, on Heavy Metal Reports

FCIA addresses heavy metal reports, emphasizing moderation, science-based context, and chocolate’s safety when enjoyed responsibly.

Robust trade of finished chocolate products including craft chocolate bars, bean-to-bar chocolate bars, bon bon and truffle collections, and baked goods is important to the Fine Chocolate Industry.

Catskills-based Fruition Chocolate Works, a small-batch chocolate company helmed by husband and wife team, renowned chocolate-maker Bryan Graham and Dahlia Graham, is among the first to bring Smithsonian’s new Bird Friendly Cacao seal to market on their new Zorzal Eco Reserve 73% Dark Chocolate.