Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Bulk Cocoa-Containing Food Preparations (Over 2 kg) (SITC 07320) totaled $119.6M in August 2026, imported from 43 countries.
Importers of Bulk Cocoa-Containing Food Preparations (Over 2 kg) paid $1.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 1.60% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Bulk Cocoa-Containing Food Preparations (Over 2 kg) imports of $119.6M in August 2026 ran 11% below the year-to-date monthly average of $134.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBulk cocoa-containing food preparations — shipped in blocks or slabs over 2 kg, or in liquid, paste, powder, or granular form in containers exceeding 2 kg — serve primarily as industrial inputs for confectionery manufacturers, bakeries, and foodservice operators rather than as retail consumer products. The 'not elsewhere specified' (NES) designation means these preparations contain cocoa but do not fit the more specific categories for chocolate, cocoa powder, or cocoa butter, often because of added dairy, nuts, or other ingredients that create composite products. FDA entry requirements apply, including prior notice and foreign facility registration. Accurate ingredient declarations are essential because the cocoa content level and added ingredients can determine whether a shipment falls under this heading or a more specific confectionery classification.
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2.2K import shipments a month
The NES designation captures composite cocoa-containing products that don't meet the specific definitions for chocolate, cocoa butter, or cocoa powder — for example, compound coatings with vegetable fat substitutes, cocoa-flavored dairy blends, or filled confectionery bases. The key differentiators are the presence of non-cocoa ingredients that alter the product's character and the bulk packaging threshold above 2 kg.
Yes. As a processed food, bulk cocoa preparations require FDA prior notice before arrival and the foreign manufacturer must be registered with FDA. Importers should also be prepared to provide a full ingredient list and Certificates of Analysis, as FDA may examine these products to verify cocoa content and the absence of undeclared allergens such as milk or tree nuts. Classification is complex; consult a licensed customs broker to confirm the correct heading.
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Basic heading 07320 · $119.6M of $14.7B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Belgium together supply 87% of it. France pays 10.0% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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Imports
$119.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$45.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.6B of Bulk Cocoa-Containing Food Preparations (Over 2 kg) and exported $631.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.