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Chocolate Import Tariffs

US import tariffs on chocolate, cocoa, and confectionery products. HTS codes, duty rates, and sugar content thresholds.

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Top Source Countries for Chocolate Imports

#1OECD$35.5B
#2APEC$30.0B
#3USMCA (NAFTA)$27.1B
#4NORTH AMERICA$27.1B
#5TOTAL FOR ALL COUNTRIES$25.8B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the US tariff on chocolate?

Chocolate duty rates vary by sugar and milk content. Chocolate bars (HTS 1806.31-32) face rates of 3.5-6% plus additional per-kg charges based on sugar content. High-sugar chocolate can have effective rates exceeding 10%.

Does the type of chocolate affect the tariff?

Yes, significantly. Unsweetened cocoa powder (HTS 1805) is duty-free, while filled chocolate (HTS 1806.31) has a compound rate. White chocolate, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate each have different classifications.

What HTS codes cover chocolate?

Chocolate products are in HTS Chapter 18. Key codes include 1801 (cocoa beans, duty-free), 1805 (cocoa powder), 1806 (chocolate and cocoa preparations). Sugar confectionery is separately classified in Chapter 17.

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Related HTS Chapters

Ch. 18: Cocoa & ChocolateCh. 17: Sugar & Confectionery

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