U.S. exports of Sweetened Cocoa Powder (HS 180610) totaled $3.7M in August 2026.
Importers of Sweetened Cocoa Powder paid $93K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.45% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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89 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 5 of 5 in heading 1806
Subheading 180610 · $3.7M of $206.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $35.6M of Sweetened Cocoa Powder and exported $33.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1806105500 | Addtl Note 2-Ch17 Cocoa Pwdr Swtd Gt 90% Sug NESOI | $1.9M | 0.00% | 5.66% | -- |
| 1806101000 | Addtl Note 1 Cocoa Swtn Cntn Lt 65% Sugar by Wt | $309K | 10.67% | 100.00% | $33K |
| 1806101500 | Cocoa Swtnd Cntn Lt 65% by Dry Wt of Sugar NESOI | $222K | 9.84% | 97.36% | $22K |
| 1806103400 | Addtl Note 1 Cocoa Swtn Gt 65% Lt 90% Dry Wt Sugr | $144K | 19.94% | 100.00% | $29K |
| 1806102800 | Cocoa Swtn Gt 65% Sugr Addtl Note 2-Chap17 NESOI | $43K | 0.00% | 100.00% | -- |
| 1806107500 | Cocoa Powder Sweetend Cont 90% or More Sugar NESOI | $19K | 39.85% | 100.00% | $8K |
| 1806100500 | Gen not 15 Cocoa Powdr Swtn Cnt Lt 65% Sugar by Wt | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 1806103800 | Cocoa Pwdr Swtn Ov 65% Bt Lss Than 90% Sugar NESOI | $4K | 40.28% | 100.00% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1806100000 | Cocoa Powder Cont Added Sugar or Other Sweetening | $3.7M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Exports · August 2026
destination
China and Canada together take 58% of it.
customs district
entry
rate provision · imports
68.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 3.45% of imports for consumption.