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Chapter 18

Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations

By TariffCenter Research Team · Updated 2026-02-07 · Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule

At a glance

Chapter 18 contains 94 HTS lines covering cocoa and cocoa preparations. General U.S. duty rates: Free to 10%. Section 301 surcharges apply on selected lines for imports from China. Reciprocal tariffs apply following the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling.

1801Cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted

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Heading 1801 contains 3 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.

1802Cocoa shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste

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Heading 1802 contains 1 HTS line. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.

1803Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted

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Heading 1803 contains 3 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.

1804Cocoa butter, fat and oil

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Heading 1804 contains 1 HTS line. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.

1805Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

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Heading 1805 contains 1 HTS line. General U.S. duty rates: —. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.

1806Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa

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Heading 1806 contains 85 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–10%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.

1806

Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa:

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

1806.10

Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

1806.10.05.00

Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

1806.10.10.00

Described in additional U.S. note 1 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

1806.10.15.00

Other

21.7¢/kg

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA)

1806.10.22.00

Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

10%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.10.24.00

Described in additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions

10%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (CO,KR,OM,PA,PE,S)

1806.10.28.00

Other

33.6¢/kg

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA)

1806.10.34.00

Described in additional U.S. note 1 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

10%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.10.38.00

Other

33.6¢/kg

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA)

1806.10.43.00

Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

10%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.10.45.00

Described in additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions

10%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (CO,KR,OM,PA,PE,S)

1806.10.55.00

Other

33.6¢/kg

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA)

1806.10.65.00

Described in additional U.S. note 1 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

10%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.10.75.00

Other

33.6¢/kg

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA)

1806.20

Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars, weighing more than 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of a content exceeding 2 kg:

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

1806.20.20

In blocks or slabs weighing 4.5 kg or more each

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

1806.20.20.10

Not containing butterfat or other milk solids

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

1806.20.20.90

Containing butterfat or other milk solids

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

1806.20.22.00

Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

5%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.20.24.00

Described in additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

5%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.20.26.00

Containing less than 21 percent by weight of milk solids

37.2¢/kg + 4.3%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,CO,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+)

1806.20.28.00

Other

52.8¢/kg + 4.3%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,CO,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+)

1806.20.34.00

Described in additional U.S. note 3 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

5%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.20.36.00

Containing less than 21 percent by weight of milk solids

37.2¢/kg + 4.3%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,CO,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+)

1806.20.38.00

Other

52.8¢/kg + 4.3%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,CO,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+)

1806.20.50.00

Other

4.3%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.20.60.00

Confectioners' coatings and other products (except confectionery) containing by weight not less than 6.8 percent non-fat solids of the cocoa bean nib and not less than 15 percent of vegetable fats other than cocoa butter

2%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.20.67.00

Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

10%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 5% (JP)

1806.20.71.00

Described in additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions

10%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (CO,KR,OM,PA,PE,S)

1806.20.73.00

Other

30.5¢/kg + 8.5%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA)

1806.20.75.00

Described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions

10%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.20.77.00

Other

30.5¢/kg + 8.5%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA)

1806.20.78.00

Other

8.5%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.20.79.00

Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

10%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 5% (JP)

1806.20.81.00

Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions

10%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.20.82.00

Containing less than 21 percent by weight of milk solids

37.2¢/kg + 8.5%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+) See 9918.04.60-9918.04.80 (CO)

1806.20.83.00

Other

52.8¢/kg + 8.5%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+) See 9918.04.60-9918.04.80 (CO)

1806.20.85.00

Described in additional U.S. note 3 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

10%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.20.87.00

Containing less than 21 percent by weight of milk solids

37.2¢/kg + 8.5%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,CO,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+)

1806.20.89.00

Other

52.8¢/kg + 8.5%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,CO,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+)

1806.20.91.00

Described in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions

10%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (CO,KR,OM,PA,PE,S)

1806.20.94.00

Other

37.2¢/kg + 8.5%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA)

1806.20.95.00

Described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions

10%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.20.98.00

Other

37.2¢/kg + 8.5%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01 (MA)

1806.20.99.00

Other

8.5%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.31.00

Filled

5.6%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 2.8% (JP)

1806.31.00.41

Containing peanuts, peanut butter or peanut paste

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

1806.31.00.49

Other

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

1806.31.00.80

Other

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

1806.32

Not filled:

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

1806.32.01.00

Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

5%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.32.04.00

Described in additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

5%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.32.06.00

Containing less than 21 percent by weight of milk solids

37.2¢/kg + 4.3%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,CO,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+)

1806.32.08.00

Other

52.8¢/kg + 4.3%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,CO,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+)

1806.32.14.00

Described in additional U.S. note 3 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

5%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.32.16.00

Containing less than 21 percent by weight of milk solids

37.2¢/kg + 4.3%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,CO,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+)

1806.32.18.00

Other

52.8¢/kg + 4.3%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,CO,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+)

1806.32.30.00

Other

4.3%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.32.55.00

Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

7%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 3.5% (JP)

1806.32.60.00

Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions

7%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.32.70.00

Containing less than 21 percent by weight of milk solids

37.2¢/kg + 6%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+) See 9918.04.60-9918.04.80 (CO)

1806.32.80.00

Other

52.8¢/kg + 6%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+) See 9918.04.60-9918.04.80 (CO)

1806.32.90.00

Other

6%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.90

Other:

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

1806.90.01.00

Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

3.5%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.90.05.00

Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions

3.5%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.90.08.00

Containing less than 21 percent by weight of milk solids

37.2¢/kg + 6%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+) See 9918.04.60-9918.04.80 (CO)

1806.90.10.00

Other

52.8¢/kg + 6%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+) See 9918.04.60-9918.04.80 (CO)

1806.90.15.00

Described in additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

3.5%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.90.18.00

Containing less than 21 percent by weight of milk solids

37.2¢/kg + 6%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,CO,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+)

1806.90.20.00

Other

52.8¢/kg + 6%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,CO,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+)

1806.90.25.00

Described in additional U.S. note 3 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

3.5%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.90.28.00

Containing less than 21 percent by weight of milk solids

37.2¢/kg + 6%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,CO,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+)

1806.90.30.00

Other

52.8¢/kg + 6%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,CO,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+)

1806.90.35.00

Described in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions

3.5%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (CO,KR,OM,PA,PE,S)

1806.90.39.00

Other

37.2¢/kg + 6%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA)

1806.90.45.00

Described in additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions

3.5%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (CO,KR,OM,PA,PE,S)

1806.90.49.00

Other

37.2¢/kg + 6%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA)

1806.90.55.00

Described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions

3.5%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.90.59.00

Other

37.2¢/kg + 6%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA)

1806.90.90

Other

6%

301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

1806.90.90.11

Containing peanuts or peanut products

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

1806.90.90.19

Other

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

1806.90.90.90

Other

Free

301: 25%Recip: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions — Chapter 18

Sources & Methodology

Glossary

General rate (MFN rate)
The base import duty applied to all World Trade Organization members under Most-Favored-Nation treatment. This is the standard rate shown in the General Rate column.
Section 301 tariff (301: 25%)
An additional surcharge authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposed on selected imports from China. The most common rate is 25%; some products carry 7.5%. Applied on top of the MFN base rate.
Reciprocal tariff (Recip: 10%)
Tariffs applied under the post-February 2026 SCOTUS ruling upholding Section 122 authority. Typically 10–25% depending on country of origin, stacked on top of base and Section 301 rates.
Section 232 tariff (S232: 25%)
Tariffs on steel and aluminum products (and downstream derivatives) imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on national security grounds.
hts_special / Special rates
Preferential duty rates available to imports from countries with Free Trade Agreements or other special trade programs with the U.S. Country codes: AU (Australia), BH (Bahrain), CA (Canada), CL (Chile), CO (Colombia), IL (Israel), JO (Jordan), KR (South Korea), MA (Morocco), MX (Mexico), OM (Oman), PA (Panama), PE (Peru), SG (Singapore). Free (AU,BH...) means duty-free treatment for those partners.