U.S. imports of Cocoa-Containing Food Preparations, NES (Other) (SITC 07390) totaled $185.3M in August 2026, imported from 94 countries.
Importers of Cocoa-Containing Food Preparations, NES (Other) paid $10.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.89% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Cocoa-Containing Food Preparations, NES (Other) imports of $185.3M in August 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $155.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCocoa-containing food preparations that don't fit the bulk-container, block, slab, or bar formats of related headings — such as individually wrapped confections, cocoa-flavored spreads, or specialty retail items — are captured here as a residual NES category. The breadth of this heading means it can encompass a wide variety of finished and semi-finished products, making accurate classification particularly important to avoid misclassification against more specific confectionery or chocolate headings. FDA prior notice and foreign facility registration requirements apply to all shipments. Importers dealing with novel or composite cocoa products should seek a binding ruling or broker guidance before entry to avoid reclassification risk.
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6.8K import shipments a month
This residual heading captures cocoa-containing products that don't fit the specific size, format, or composition criteria of other cocoa headings — examples include cocoa-flavored spreads, individually wrapped pralines, cocoa-based nutritional products, and specialty retail confections. The common thread is the presence of cocoa combined with other ingredients in a form not covered by more specific classifications.
For products with ambiguous classification — particularly composite items combining cocoa with dairy, nuts, or functional ingredients — importers can request a binding tariff classification ruling from US Customs and Border Protection before the first shipment. This provides legal certainty on the applicable heading and duty rate. A licensed customs broker with food-product experience can help prepare the ruling request and supporting technical documentation.
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Basic heading 07390 · $185.3M of $14.7B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Mexico together supply 50% of it. Poland pays 10.0% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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Imports
$185.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$114.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.0B of Cocoa-Containing Food Preparations, NES (Other) and exported $1.2B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.