NYBOT Update Re: Change To Maximum Bean Count For Class C

On June 13, 2002, the New York Board of Trade® (NYBOT®) announced amendments to Cocoa Rule 9.18 that will reduce the maximum bean count permitted for delivery of Class C cocoa from 1,600 beans per kilogram to 1,400 beans per kilogram. This change becomes effective for the July 2004 delivery and all subsequent contracts. Questions have been raised recently regarding the proper interpretation of the rule change.

This is to reaffirm that, commencing with the July 2004 delivery, the maximum bean count permitted for delivery of Class C cocoa will be 1,400 beans per kilogram, notwithstanding any provisions contained in the rules to the contrary.

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