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U.S. imports of cocoa preparations, not in bulk form (nesoi) (HS 180690) totaled $145.2M in April 2026, traded with 83 countries.
Importers of Cocoa Preparations, Not in Bulk Form (NESOI) paid $7.9M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $52.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRetail and non-retail cocoa preparations that do not fit the bar/block format of headings 180631–180632 — including cocoa-based syrups, drinking chocolate mixes, and specialty confectionery items — are captured here across nineteen 10-digit lines differentiated by milk solids content, butterfat level, sugar percentage, and retail versus non-retail packaging. Canada and Mexico lead US supply, with Poland, Belgium, and Italy reflecting the breadth of European confectionery and food-ingredient exporters active in this residual category. The heading's NESOI (not elsewhere specified or included) character means it functions as a catch-all for novel cocoa-based food preparations, making advance CBP classification rulings particularly valuable for new product formats. FDA prior notice and food facility registration requirements apply; consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered agent before importing.
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The key exclusions are: bulk-form products over 2 kg (heading 180620), filled bars/blocks not over 2 kg (180631), and unfilled bars/blocks not over 2 kg (180632). If a cocoa preparation is not in bulk form and is not a bar or block format, it falls to 180690 as the residual heading. Products like pouched drinking chocolate, cocoa-based syrups in bottles, or individually wrapped non-bar confections typically land here. A binding ruling from CBP is advisable for ambiguous formats.
Lines such as 1806900063 and 1806900073 cover products put up for retail sale, while 1806900083, 1806900093, and others cover non-retail (bulk or institutional) packaging. The distinction affects both the applicable duty rate and FDA labeling requirements. Products imported in retail packaging must comply with FDA nutrition labeling standards for consumer products, whereas non-retail shipments destined for further processing may have different labeling obligations.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1806909090 | COCOA PREPS, NESOI, NOT FOR RETAIL, NESOI | $67.4M | 15.14% | $2.0M |
| 1806909019 | COCOA PREPS, NESOI, NOT FOR RETAIL, CONFECTIONERY | $52.7M | 16.04% | $4.1M |
| 1806909011 | COCOA PREPS,NESOI,NOT RETAIL,CONFECT,CONT PEANUTS | $11.5M | 14.70% | $91K |
| 1806905900 | COCOA PRPS NESOI NT BLK/RTL GT 10%SUG ADD NT8-CH17 | $11.3M | 13.84% | $1.5M |
| 1806902800 | COCOA PREPS NESOI NT BULK NT RETL LT 21% MLK SOLDS | $680K | 12.69% | $86K |
| 1806904900 | COCOA PRP NESOI NT BLK/RTL GT 65%SUG ADD NTE2-CH17 | $334K | 11.76% | $39K |
| 1806905500 | COCOA PRP NESOI NT BLK/RTL LT 10%SUG ADD NTE8-CH17 | $314K | -- | -- |
| 1806902000 | COCOA PREPS NESOI NT BULK NT RETAIL LT 5.5%BTTRFAT | $290K | 1.25% | $4K |
| 1806901500 | COCOA PRPS NESOI NT BLK/RTL GT 5.5%BTTRFT ADTL NT2 | $262K | 13.50% | $35K |
| 1806903000 | COCOA PREPS NESOI NT BULK NT RETAIL NESOI | $210K | 4.07% | $9K |
| 1806901000 | COCOA PREPS NESOI NT BLK NT RETAIL ADDTL NTE10-CH4 | $59K | 20.29% | $12K |
| 1806900800 | COCOA PRPS(DRY) LT 21%MLK SLD NESOI ADTL NTE10-CH4 | $51K | 21.38% | $11K |
| 1806901800 | COCOA PRPS NT BLK/RTL GT5.5% BTRFT LT21% MILK SLDS | $9K | 15.18% | $1K |
| 1806903900 | COCOA PRPS(SYRPS)NESOI NT BLK/RETAIL ADD NTE4-CH17 | $0 | -- | -- |
COCOA PREPS, NESOI, NOT FOR RETAIL, NESOI
COCOA PREPS, NESOI, NOT FOR RETAIL, CONFECTIONERY
COCOA PREPS,NESOI,NOT RETAIL,CONFECT,CONT PEANUTS
COCOA PRPS NESOI NT BLK/RTL GT 10%SUG ADD NT8-CH17
COCOA PREPS NESOI NT BULK NT RETL LT 21% MLK SOLDS
COCOA PRP NESOI NT BLK/RTL GT 65%SUG ADD NTE2-CH17
COCOA PRP NESOI NT BLK/RTL LT 10%SUG ADD NTE8-CH17
COCOA PREPS NESOI NT BULK NT RETAIL LT 5.5%BTTRFAT
COCOA PRPS NESOI NT BLK/RTL GT 5.5%BTTRFT ADTL NT2
COCOA PREPS NESOI NT BULK NT RETAIL NESOI
COCOA PREPS NESOI NT BLK NT RETAIL ADDTL NTE10-CH4
COCOA PRPS(DRY) LT 21%MLK SLD NESOI ADTL NTE10-CH4
COCOA PRPS NT BLK/RTL GT5.5% BTRFT LT21% MILK SLDS
COCOA PRPS(SYRPS)NESOI NT BLK/RETAIL ADD NTE4-CH17
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1806900093 | COCOA PREPS, NESOI, NOT FOR RETAIL, EX/CONFETIONEY | $30.5M |
| 1806900063 | CONFECTIONERY, COCOA FOOD PREPS, NESOI, FOR RETAIL | $27.6M |
| 1806900073 | COCOA PREPS EXCEPT CONFECTIONERY NESOI, FOR RETAIL | $26.7M |
| 1806900083 | CONFECTIONERY, COCOA FOOD PREPS, NESOI, NOT RETAIL | $7.5M |
COCOA PREPS, NESOI, NOT FOR RETAIL, EX/CONFETIONEY
3.4M kg
CONFECTIONERY, COCOA FOOD PREPS, NESOI, FOR RETAIL
4.5M kg
COCOA PREPS EXCEPT CONFECTIONERY NESOI, FOR RETAIL
2.6M kg
CONFECTIONERY, COCOA FOOD PREPS, NESOI, NOT RETAIL
1.5M kg
CHOCOLATE & OTHR COCOA PREPS, NOT BULK, FILLED
HS 180631
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $30.5M | $14.1M | -$16.4M |
| Illinois | $19.3M | $17.5M | -$1.8M |
| New Jersey | $21.9M | $3.2M | -$18.7M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $38.2M | $12.3M | -$25.9M |
| PORT HURON, MI | $16.8M | $8.5M | -$8.3M |
| DETROIT, MI | $14.5M | $10.8M | -$3.7M |