Chocolate Import Tariffs
US import tariffs on chocolate, cocoa, and confectionery products. HTS codes, duty rates, and sugar content thresholds.
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How do you find the US import duty for chocolate?
Start by identifying the correct 10-digit HTS code for the exact chocolate product, then apply the base MFN duty and any country-of-origin tariff overlays such as Section 301, Section 232, Section 122, FTA preference, or AD/CVD exposure. Most chocolate classifications begin in HTS Chapter 18 or HTS Chapter 17.
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Last verified: June 2, 2026
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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.
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