HS code for cocoa powder

HS code

1806.10

US tariff lines

13

US general duty

Varies by line

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 21 (2026), effective 10/09/2026 · checked 2026-10-28

Cocoa powder containing added sugar is 1806.10. Unsweetened cocoa powder is 1805.00.

US tariff lines under 1806.10

US HTS codeDescriptionGeneral duty
1806.10.05Containing less than 65 percent by weight of sugar › Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisionsFree
1806.10.10Containing less than 65 percent by weight of sugar › Described in additional U.S. note 1 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisionsFree
1806.10.15Containing less than 65 percent by weight of sugar › Other21.7¢/kg
1806.10.22Containing 65 percent or more but less than 90 percent by dry weight of sugar › Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions10%
1806.10.24Containing 65 percent or more but less than 90 percent by dry weight of sugar › Articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17 › Described in additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions10%
1806.10.28Containing 65 percent or more but less than 90 percent by dry weight of sugar › Articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17 › Other33.6¢/kg
1806.10.34Containing 65 percent or more but less than 90 percent by dry weight of sugar › Other › Described in additional U.S. note 1 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions10%
1806.10.38Containing 65 percent or more but less than 90 percent by dry weight of sugar › Other › Other33.6¢/kg
1806.10.43Containing 90 percent or more by dry weight of sugar › Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions10%
1806.10.45Containing 90 percent or more by dry weight of sugar › Articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17 › Described in additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions10%
1806.10.55Containing 90 percent or more by dry weight of sugar › Articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17 › Other33.6¢/kg
1806.10.65Containing 90 percent or more by dry weight of sugar › Other › Described in additional U.S. note 1 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions10%
1806.10.75Containing 90 percent or more by dry weight of sugar › Other › Other33.6¢/kg

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HS 1805.00

Unsweetened cocoa powder

US duty: 0.52¢/kg

Import duty on cocoa powder by country

Extra duties may apply

The general rate applies to most countries. Imports from some countries also pay additional duties under Chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. Check the current measures for your country of origin before you order.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the HS code for cocoa powder?
The international HS code for cocoa powder is 1806.10. Cocoa powder containing added sugar is 1806.10. Unsweetened cocoa powder is 1805.00.
Q2What is the US import duty on cocoa powder?
It depends on the exact line: 13 US tariff lines sit under 1806.10, with general rates of Varies by line. The table on this page lists each one. Goods from some countries pay additional duties on top.
Q3What is the 10-digit HTS code for cocoa powder?
The first 8 digits set the duty; the last 2 are statistical and depend on details such as material or who the product is for. The full list of US codes under 1806.10 is in the table above.
Q4Is the HS code the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (1806.10) are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. The digits after that, and the duty rates, are set by each country.

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