U.S. imports of Cocoa Powder, Not Sweetened (HS 180500) totaled $74.4M in August 2026, imported from 43 countries.
Importers of Cocoa Powder, Not Sweetened paid $105K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.14% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataUnsweetened cocoa powder is a widely traded food ingredient used in baking, beverage mixes, and industrial chocolate manufacturing, classified under a single 10-digit line (1805000000). The Netherlands and Spain lead US supply, reflecting the concentration of large-scale cocoa grinding and processing capacity in Europe, where West African beans are commonly processed before re-export. FDA prior notice and food facility registration requirements apply at entry, and importers should confirm that moisture content and fat levels align with buyer specifications, as natural-process and Dutch-process (alkalized) cocoa powders carry distinct pH profiles that affect end-use performance. Consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered agent to confirm admissibility requirements for your specific product.
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583 import shipments a month
HTS heading 180500 covers both natural and alkalized (Dutch-process) unsweetened cocoa powder under the same 10-digit line (1805000000). The distinction is not made at the tariff level, but it is commercially significant: buyers should specify alkalization level and pH in purchase contracts and verify certificates of analysis, as the two types are not interchangeable in most formulations.
Both countries host major cocoa grinding facilities that process raw cacao beans sourced primarily from West Africa and Latin America. This processing-hub model means the country of origin for HTS purposes is the country where the cocoa was ground and processed, not where the beans were grown, which is why European processors dominate the supplier rankings.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 1805
Subheading 180500 · $74.4M of $74.4M
ImportsExports
Imports
$74.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$16.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $904.8M of Cocoa Powder, Not Sweetened and exported $214.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Netherlands and Spain together supply 68% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
8.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.14% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1805000090 | Cocoa Powder, Not Sweetened, NESOI | $70.7M | 0.11% | 93.09% | $78K |
| 1805000010 | Cocoa Powder, Not Sweetened, Organic | $3.7M | 0.72% | 56.42% | $27K |
| 1805000000 | Cocoa Powder, Not Sweetened | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1805000000 | Cocoa Powder, Not Sweetened | $16.0M |
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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