Chocolate from 🇩🇪 Germany: US Import Tariffs 2026
Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for chocolate imported from Germany. Total 2025 imports: $457M.
Quick answer for US importers
What is the US import duty on chocolate from Germany?
Chocolate imported into the United States from Germany must be classified under the correct HTS code before the US duty rate can be confirmed. The rate depends on the 10-digit HTS classification, base MFN duty, country-of-origin rules, and any special tariff program or trade remedy that applies to the shipment.
Section 232 — Steel
25% tariff on steel imports under Section 232 national security authority.
Section 232 — Aluminum
10% tariff on aluminum imports under Section 232 national security authority.
HTS Codes for Chocolate — Duty Rates
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Search Chocolate HTS codesTop Chocolate Imports from Germany (2025)
| HS6 Code | Description | Import Value | Duties Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170490 | SUGAR CONFECTIONARY (INCLUDING WHITE CHOCOLATE), NOT CONTAINING COCOA, NESOI | $204M | $24M |
| 190590 | BREAD, PASTRY, CAKES, BISCUITS AND SIMILAR BAKED PRODUCTS, NESOI, AND PUDDINGS, WHETHER OR NOT CONTAINING CHOCOLATE, FRUIT, NUTS OR CONFECTIONARY | $89M | $9M |
| 180631 | CHOCOLATE AND OTHER COCOA PREPARATIONS IN BLOCKS, SLABS OR BARS, WEIGHING 2 KG OR LESS, FILLED | $84M | $10M |
| 180632 | CHOCOLATE AND OTHER COCOA PREPARATIONS IN BLOCKS, SLABS OR BARS, WEIGHING 2 KG OR LESS, NOT FILLED | $71M | $7M |
| 180620 | CHOCOLATE AND OTHER FOOD PREPARATIONS CONTAINING COCOA NESOI, IN BARS, BLOCKS, SLABS OR OTHER BULK FORM IN CONTAINERS ETC. OF A CONTENT EXCEEDING 2 KG | $7M | $642K |
| 843820 | MACHINERY FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CONFECTIONERY, COCOA OR CHOCOLATE | $3M | $0 |
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Last verified: June 2, 2026
Rates and trade context on this page are checked against official tariff, customs, trade-policy, and import-data sources. Use the calculator for an item-specific duty stack before making entry, quote, or purchase decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US tariff on chocolate?
Chocolate duty rates vary by sugar and milk content. Chocolate bars (HTS 1806.31-32) face rates of 3.5-6% plus additional per-kg charges based on sugar content. High-sugar chocolate can have effective rates exceeding 10%.
Does the type of chocolate affect the tariff?
Yes, significantly. Unsweetened cocoa powder (HTS 1805) is duty-free, while filled chocolate (HTS 1806.31) has a compound rate. White chocolate, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate each have different classifications.
What HTS codes cover chocolate?
Chocolate products are in HTS Chapter 18. Key codes include 1801 (cocoa beans, duty-free), 1805 (cocoa powder), 1806 (chocolate and cocoa preparations). Sugar confectionery is separately classified in Chapter 17.
What tariffs apply to chocolate from Germany?
Chocolate imported from Germany are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate, plus Section 232 — Steel, Section 232 — Aluminum tariff overlays. Use the duty calculator to get the exact rate for your HTS code.
How do I calculate the landed cost for chocolate from Germany?
The landed cost includes the product value (FOB), ocean or air freight, insurance, US Customs duties (base rate plus any applicable overlays), Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value, min $29.66), and Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% of dutiable value). Use our landed cost calculator to get the full breakdown.
What HTS codes apply to chocolate from Germany?
Chocolate classifications depend on product details such as material, construction, use, and value. Start with the HTS codes listed on this page, then confirm the exact 10-digit HTS code before filing an entry.
Is this page about US import duty or Germany import duty?
This page covers US customs duty when chocolate are imported into the United States from Germany. It is not Germany's own import tariff schedule for goods entering Germany.
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