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U.S. imports of cocoa powder, not sweetened (HS 180500) totaled $71.1M in April 2026, traded with 40 countries.
Importers of Cocoa Powder, Not Sweetened paid $65K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 0.1% on $64.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETHERLANDS | $39.0M | $14K | -$39.0M |
| CANADA | $376K | $11.1M | +$10.8M |
| SPAIN | $11.0M | -- | -$11.0M |
| MEXICO | $768K | $4.0M | +$3.2M |
| MALAYSIA | $4.0M | -- | -$4.0M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1805000000 | COCOA POWDER, NOT SWEETENED | $71.1M | 0.10% | $65K |
COCOA POWDER, NOT SWEETENED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1805000000 | COCOA POWDER, NOT SWEETENED | $17.0M |
COCOA POWDER, NOT SWEETENED
3.0M 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
CHOCOLATE & OTHR COCOA PREPS, NOT BULK, FILLED
HS 180631
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $19.8M | $7.4M | -$12.4M |
| Illinois | $19.7M | $3.3M | -$16.4M |
| New Jersey | $12.8M | $837K | -$11.9M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $23.7M | $380K | -$23.3M |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | $11.1M | $213K | -$10.9M |
| CHESTER, PA | $9.4M | -- | -$9.4M |