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1806Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa

Chapter 18: Cocoa and cocoa preparations

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 1806 when importing chocolate or food preparations that contain cocoa, such as chocolate bars or cocoa powder with added sugar. For example, if you're shipping cocoa powder sweetened with sugar, this heading is applicable.

Deciding between HS-6 lines can be tricky. For instance, if your shipment consists of chocolate bars weighing 2kg or less and is filled, you should classify it under 180631. If the bars are not filled, then 180632 is the right choice.

If your product is cocoa powder with added sugar, use 180610. However, if you have chocolate or cocoa preparations in bulk containers exceeding 2kg, you should select 180620. Understanding the weight and packaging will help you determine the correct subheading.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

HS-4 1806 · chocolate import classification · cocoa powder with sugar · filled chocolate bars · bulk cocoa preparations · HS-6 180610 · HS-6 180620 · HS-6 180631 · HS-6 180632 · HS-6 180690

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

  • Cocoa powder with added sugar in 1kg bags (HS-6 180610)
  • Filled chocolate bars weighing 1kg (HS-6 180631)
  • Unfilled chocolate slabs weighing 1.5kg (HS-6 180632)
  • Bulk liquid chocolate in 5kg containers (HS-6 180620)
  • Chocolate preparations not elsewhere classified (HS-6 180690)

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

  • What is the HS code for chocolate bars?
  • How to classify cocoa powder for import?
  • Are filled chocolate bars classified differently?
  • What are the weight limits for HS-6 180620?
  • How do I determine the right HS-6 code for cocoa products?
  • What does n.e.c. mean in HS-6 180690?

Related topics

Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.

  • how to classify chocolate for import customs
  • HS-6 codes for cocoa and chocolate products
  • difference between filled and unfilled chocolate bars
  • importing cocoa powder with added sugar
  • bulk chocolate preparations classification
  • understanding HS-4 1806 for cocoa products
  • choosing the right HS-6 subheading for chocolate
  • import guidelines for chocolate and cocoa preparations

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What is the difference between HS-6 180631 and HS-6 180632?
HS-6 180631 is for filled chocolate bars weighing 2kg or less, while HS-6 180632 is for unfilled chocolate bars of the same weight.
Can I use HS-6 180610 for unsweetened cocoa powder?
No, HS-6 180610 specifically applies to cocoa powder containing added sugar or sweetening matter.
What does n.e.c. mean in HS-6 180690?
N.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified,' meaning this code is for chocolate and cocoa preparations that do not fit into the other specified categories.
How do I classify chocolate preparations in bulk?
For chocolate preparations in bulk containers exceeding 2kg, you should use HS-6 180620.
Is there a specific HS code for chocolate bars over 2kg?
Yes, for chocolate bars or preparations in bulk form over 2kg, use HS-6 180620.

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