HS Chapter 18 — Cocoa and cocoa preparations
Harmonized System classification guide · last updated 2026-10-14
HS Chapter
18
Chapter number
Section
IV
Section name
Typical duty
varies
By subheading & market
HS headings
3
4-digit headings
What Chapter 18 covers
Cocoa beans, cocoa paste, powder, and chocolate and other cocoa preparations.
Common HS headings in Chapter 18
- 1801 Cocoa beans
- 1803 Cocoa paste
- 1806 Chocolate
Classification notes
Degree of processing (beans vs chocolate) drives the heading.
Frequently asked questions about HS Chapter 18
What Chapter 18 covers
Cocoa beans, cocoa paste, powder, and chocolate and other cocoa preparations.
Which products are classified under HS Chapter 18?
Common HS headings in Chapter 18 include: 1801 Cocoa beans; 1803 Cocoa paste; 1806 Chocolate.
How do I find the import duty for HS Chapter 18 goods?
Determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g., China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS Chapter 18 products?
Degree of processing (beans vs chocolate) drives the heading.
Related HS chapters
Ch. 17 Sugars and sugar confectionery
Ch. 19 Preparations of cereals, flour, milk
Ch. 21 Miscellaneous edible preparations