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U.S. imports of cocoa powder, not sweetened (HS 180500) totaled $60.0M in July 2026, traded with 42 countries.
Importers of Cocoa Powder, Not Sweetened paid $69K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 0.1% on $45.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cocoa Powder, Not Sweetened imports of $60.0M in July 2026 ran 11% below the year-to-date monthly average of $67.6M.
Last updated: July 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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475 shipments/mo
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 · $60.0M of $60.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$60.0MYoY · Pro
Exports
$14.3MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Netherlands and Spain together supply 70% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
23.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.12%.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1805000090 | Cocoa Powder, Not Sweetened, NESOI | $56.8M | 0.12% | 77.94% | $68K |
| 1805000010 | Cocoa Powder, Not Sweetened, Organic | $3.2M | 0.03% | 51.32% | $844 |
| 1805000000 | Cocoa Powder, Not Sweetened | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
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 | $14.3M |
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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