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U.S. imports of unfilled chocolate and cocoa preparations, not in bulk (bars/blocks ≤ 2 kg) (HS 180632) totaled $97.2M in April 2026, traded with 65 countries.
Importers of Unfilled Chocolate and Cocoa Preparations, Not in Bulk (Bars/Blocks ≤ 2 kg) paid $4.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $31.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUnfilled chocolate bars and similar retail-format products not exceeding 2 kg are classified across ten 10-digit lines that hinge on butterfat content (5.5% threshold), milk solids (21% threshold), and confectionery versus non-confectionery designation. Switzerland and Belgium — both globally recognized for premium chocolate manufacturing — appear among the top five US suppliers alongside Canada, Mexico, and Germany, reflecting strong consumer demand for imported branded chocolate bars. The butterfat content threshold is particularly consequential: products just above or below 5.5% butterfat can land on different tariff lines with meaningfully different duty exposure, making precise formulation documentation essential at entry. FDA prior notice is required for all shipments; consult a licensed customs broker to confirm the correct line for your product's specific composition.
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Butterfat (5.5% threshold) and milk solids (21% threshold) are measured independently. A milk chocolate bar can exceed the milk solids threshold while remaining below the butterfat threshold, or vice versa, placing it on a different line than a product that crosses both. Importers should obtain a certificate of analysis that separately quantifies both parameters, as relying on a single metric risks misclassification.
Switzerland is not a US free-trade-agreement partner, so Swiss-origin unfilled chocolate bars are generally subject to normal trade relations (NTR) duty rates without preferential treatment. Importers sourcing from Canada or Mexico may be eligible for USMCA preference, provided the product meets applicable rules of origin, including any required transformation of cocoa inputs.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $48.1M | $10.4M | -$37.6M |
| MEXICO | $15.1M | $2.0M | -$13.1M |
| BELGIUM | $9.3M | -- | -$9.3M |
| SWITZERLAND | $8.7M | -- | -$8.7M |
| GERMANY | $4.4M | -- | -$4.4M |
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1806329000 | CHOC/COCOA PREP BAR NOT OVER 2KG NESOI EXCPT FILLD | $75.0M | 15.11% | $2.6M |
| 1806323000 | CHOCOLATE BARS ETC NT BULK UNFILLD NESOI | $20.8M | 13.79% | $1.8M |
| 1806320800 | CHOC BARS ETC NT BLK UNFLLD LT 5.5% BUTERFAT NESOI | $1.4M | 16.85% | $243K |
| 1806321600 | CHOC BARS ETC NT BULK UNFILLD LT 21% MILK SOLSD | $7K | 17.30% | $1K |
| 1806320600 | CHOC BARS ETC NT BULK UNFLD LT 21% MLK SOLD GEN 15 | $0 | -- | -- |
| 1806327000 | COCOA PREPS UNFLLD DRY LT 21%MLK SOLDSL ADDTL1-CH4 | $0 | -- | -- |
| 1806328000 | DAIRY PRDUCTS NESOI BAR ETC UNFLLD US ADD NTE1/CH4 | $0 | -- | -- |
CHOC/COCOA PREP BAR NOT OVER 2KG NESOI EXCPT FILLD
CHOCOLATE BARS ETC NT BULK UNFILLD NESOI
CHOC BARS ETC NT BLK UNFLLD LT 5.5% BUTERFAT NESOI
CHOC BARS ETC NT BULK UNFILLD LT 21% MILK SOLSD
CHOC BARS ETC NT BULK UNFLD LT 21% MLK SOLD GEN 15
COCOA PREPS UNFLLD DRY LT 21%MLK SOLDSL ADDTL1-CH4
DAIRY PRDUCTS NESOI BAR ETC UNFLLD US ADD NTE1/CH4
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1806323550 | CHOC/COCOA PREP BAR ETC NTOV2KG EXC FILLD/CNFCTNRY | $9.0M |
| 1806321000 | CHOC/COCOA PREP CONFCTNRY BLK/BAR NTOV2KG NT FILLD | $6.8M |
CHOC/COCOA PREP BAR ETC NTOV2KG EXC FILLD/CNFCTNRY
1.4M kg
CHOC/COCOA PREP CONFCTNRY BLK/BAR NTOV2KG NT FILLD
1.2M kg
COCOA BEANS, WHOLE OR BROKEN, RAW OR ROASTED
HS 180100
COCOA PREPARATIONS, NOT IN BULK FORM, NESOI
HS 180690
CHOCOLATE PREP NESOI, IN BLOCKS ETC. OVER 2 KG
HS 180620
COCOA BUTTER, FAT AND OIL
HS 180400
COCOA POWDER, NOT SWEETENED
HS 180500
CHOCOLATE & OTHR COCOA PREPS, NOT BULK, FILLED
HS 180631
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $19.1M | $696K | -$18.4M |
| Pennsylvania | $12.4M | $3.7M | -$8.8M |
| New Jersey | $14.0M | $8K | -$14.0M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | $21.1M | $2.8M | -$18.3M |
| LAREDO, TX | $12.7M | $1.7M | -$11.0M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $13.6M | -- | -$13.6M |