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U.S. imports of sweetened cocoa powder (HS 180610) totaled $2.7M in April 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Sweetened Cocoa Powder paid $968K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 36% on $2.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSugar content by dry weight is the primary classification driver within this heading, with nine distinct 10-digit tariff lines spanning thresholds below 65%, between 65% and 90%, and 90% or more sugar — each potentially subject to different duty treatment tied to US Chapter 17 additional notes and tariff-rate quota provisions. Mexico leads US imports of sweetened cocoa powder, followed by Malaysia and Turkey, reflecting both geographic proximity and established confectionery ingredient manufacturing capacity in those markets. The heading covers retail-style hot cocoa mixes as well as industrial sweetened cocoa bases used by food manufacturers. Importers should carefully verify the precise sugar percentage by dry weight before entry, as misclassification between sugar-content brackets can result in significant duty differences.
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A product at 70% sugar by dry weight falls in the 65%–90% sugar bracket. The applicable line among 1806102800, 1806103400, or 1806103800 depends on whether the importer holds a valid certificate under Additional Note 2 to Chapter 17 (for TRQ-eligible entries) or whether the product is otherwise not eligible for quota treatment. Importers should obtain a precise laboratory analysis of sugar content and consult a licensed customs broker to determine the correct line.
Yes. Several lines within this heading reference US Chapter 17 additional notes that govern TRQ eligibility for sugar-containing products. Entries qualifying under those notes may receive a lower in-quota duty rate, while over-quota or non-qualifying shipments are subject to higher rates. TRQ certificates must be obtained in advance, and quota fill levels can affect availability, particularly for high-sugar-content products.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $2.2M | $143K | -$2.0M |
| CHINA | -- | $572K | +$572K |
| CANADA | -- | $493K | +$493K |
| SOUTH AFRICA | -- | $344K | +$344K |
| SINGAPORE | $221K | -- | -$221K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1806105500 | ADDTL NOTE 2-CH17 COCOA PWDR SWTD GT 90% SUG NESOI | $2.2M | 42.01% | $923K |
| 1806101000 | ADDTL NOTE 1 COCOA SWTN CNTN LT 65% SUGAR BY WT | $260K | 10.00% | $26K |
| 1806101500 | COCOA SWTND CNTN LT 65% BY DRY WT OF SUGAR NESOI | $131K | 6.20% | $8K |
| 1806103400 | ADDTL NOTE 1 COCOA SWTN GT 65% LT 90% DRY WT SUGR | $83K | 10.00% | $8K |
| 1806107500 | COCOA POWDER SWEETEND CONT 90% OR MORE SUGAR NESOI | $18K | 16.07% | $3K |
| 1806103800 | COCOA PWDR SWTN OV 65% BT LSS THAN 90% SUGAR NESOI | $0 | -- | -- |
| 1806102800 | COCOA SWTN GT 65% SUGR ADDTL NOTE 2-CHAP17 NESOI | $0 | -- | -- |
| 1806100500 | GEN NOT 15 COCOA POWDR SWTN CNT LT 65% SUGAR BY WT | $0 | -- | -- |
ADDTL NOTE 2-CH17 COCOA PWDR SWTD GT 90% SUG NESOI
ADDTL NOTE 1 COCOA SWTN CNTN LT 65% SUGAR BY WT
COCOA SWTND CNTN LT 65% BY DRY WT OF SUGAR NESOI
ADDTL NOTE 1 COCOA SWTN GT 65% LT 90% DRY WT SUGR
COCOA POWDER SWEETEND CONT 90% OR MORE SUGAR NESOI
COCOA PWDR SWTN OV 65% BT LSS THAN 90% SUGAR NESOI
COCOA SWTN GT 65% SUGR ADDTL NOTE 2-CHAP17 NESOI
GEN NOT 15 COCOA POWDR SWTN CNT LT 65% SUGAR BY WT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1806100000 | COCOA POWDER CONT ADDED SUGAR OR OTHER SWEETENING | $2.7M |
COCOA POWDER CONT ADDED SUGAR OR OTHER SWEETENING
489.4K 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
CHOCOLATE & OTHR COCOA PREPS, NOT BULK, NOT FILLED
HS 180632
COCOA BUTTER, FAT AND OIL
HS 180400
COCOA POWDER, NOT SWEETENED
HS 180500
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $2.2M | $22K | -$2.2M |
| California | $84K | $797K | +$713K |
| Florida | $86K | $703K | +$617K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $2.2M | $91K | -$2.1M |
| SEATTLE, WA | $2K | $572K | +$570K |
| MIAMI, FL | -- | $412K | +$412K |