# HS code for chocolate in the United States > Chocolate imported into the United States is usually classified under HS code 1806.32 when it is in blocks, slabs or bars of 2 kg or less and not filled, and under 1806.31 when it is in blocks, slabs or bars of 2 kg or less and filled. Both sit in heading 18.06, “Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa”. Chocolate can also fall under 1806.90 or 1806.20, depending on the form. The tariff of the United States has 70 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 1806.32 and 1806.31 is 5%, 37.2¢/kg + 4.3%, 52.8¢/kg + 4.3% or 4.3%, depending on the line. Source: https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/for/chocolate Last updated: 11 October 2026 ## Key facts - Most likely codes: 1806.32, 1806.31 - Chapter: [18: Cocoa and cocoa preparations](https://border.bot/hs-codes/18) - Candidate codes: 4 - HS edition: HS2022 - National lines: 70 - General duty (MFN): 5%, 37.2¢/kg + 4.3%, 52.8¢/kg + 4.3%, 4.3% ## Summary Chocolate imported into the United States is usually classified under HS code 1806.32 when it is in blocks, slabs or bars of 2 kg or less and not filled, and under 1806.31 when it is in blocks, slabs or bars of 2 kg or less and filled. Both sit in heading 18.06, “Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa”. Chocolate can also fall under 1806.90 or 1806.20, depending on the form. The tariff of the United States has 70 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 1806.32 and 1806.31 is 5%, 37.2¢/kg + 4.3%, 52.8¢/kg + 4.3% or 4.3%, depending on the line. ## How to choose the right code Is it a bar, block or slab, and is it filled? Use 1806.32 when it is in blocks, slabs or bars of 2 kg or less and not filled. Use 1806.31 when it is in blocks, slabs or bars of 2 kg or less and filled. Use 1806.90 when it is in another form, such as individual chocolates or a spread containing cocoa. ## Codes for chocolate Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to chocolate. ### [1806.32](https://border.bot/hs-codes/180632) (most likely) Legal text: “Other, in blocks, slabs or bars: Not filled” Heading 18.06: “Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa” Applies when it is in blocks, slabs or bars of 2 kg or less and not filled. ### [1806.31](https://border.bot/hs-codes/180631) (most likely) Legal text: “Other, in blocks, slabs or bars: Filled” Heading 18.06: “Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa” Applies when it is in blocks, slabs or bars of 2 kg or less and filled. ### [1806.90](https://border.bot/hs-codes/180690) (possible) Legal text: “Other” Heading 18.06: “Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa” Applies when it is in another form, such as individual chocolates or a spread containing cocoa. ### [1806.20](https://border.bot/hs-codes/180620) (possible) Legal text: “Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of a content exceeding 2kg” Heading 18.06: “Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa” Applies when it is in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2 kg, or in bulk. ## National lines in the United States The tariff of the United States splits these codes into 70 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 1806.32 and 1806.31 is 5%, 37.2¢/kg + 4.3%, 52.8¢/kg + 4.3% or 4.3%, depending on the line. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment. ### Under 1806.32 - 1806.32.01.00 “Not filled > Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar > Containing butterfat or other milk solids (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection) > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions”. General duty (MFN): 5% - 1806.32.04.00 “Not filled > Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar > Containing butterfat or other milk solids (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection) > Other, containing over 5.5 percent by weight of butterfat > Described in additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions”. General duty (MFN): 5% - 1806.32.06.00 “Not filled > Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar > Containing butterfat or other milk solids (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection) > Other, containing over 5.5 percent by weight of butterfat > Other > Containing less than 21 percent by weight of milk solids”. General duty (MFN): 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% - 1806.32.08.00 “Not filled > Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar > Containing butterfat or other milk solids (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection) > Other, containing over 5.5 percent by weight of butterfat > Other > Other”. General duty (MFN): 52.8¢/kg + 4.3% - 1806.32.14.00 “Not filled > Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar > Containing butterfat or other milk solids (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection) > Other > Described in additional U.S. note 3 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions”. General duty (MFN): 5% - 1806.32.16.00 “Not filled > Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar > Containing butterfat or other milk solids (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection) > Other > Other > Containing less than 21 percent by weight of milk solids”. General duty (MFN): 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% - 1806.32.18.00 “Not filled > Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar > Containing butterfat or other milk solids (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection) > Other > Other > Other”. General duty (MFN): 52.8¢/kg + 4.3% - 1806.32.30.10 “Not filled > Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar > Other > Certified organic”. General duty (MFN): 4.3% - 1806.32.30.90 “Not filled > Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar > Other > Other”. General duty (MFN): 4.3% - 1806.32.55.00 “Not filled > Other > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions”. General duty (MFN): 7% - 1806.32.60.00 “Not filled > Other > Other, dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4 > Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions”. General duty (MFN): 7% - 1806.32.70.00 “Not filled > Other > Other, dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4 > Other > Containing less than 21 percent by weight of milk solids”. General duty (MFN): 37.2¢/kg + 6% - 1806.32.80.00 “Not filled > Other > Other, dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4 > Other > Other”. General duty (MFN): 52.8¢/kg + 6% - 1806.32.90.10 “Not filled > Other > Other > Certified organic”. General duty (MFN): 6% - 1806.32.90.90 “Not filled > Other > Other > Other”. General duty (MFN): 6% ### Under 1806.31 - 1806.31.00.41 “Filled > Confectionery > Containing peanuts, peanut butter or peanut paste”. General duty (MFN): 5.6% - 1806.31.00.55 “Filled > Confectionery > Other > Certified organic”. General duty (MFN): 5.6% - 1806.31.00.65 “Filled > Confectionery > Other > Other”. General duty (MFN): 5.6% - 1806.31.00.80 “Filled > Other”. General duty (MFN): 5.6% ### Under 1806.90 - 1806.90.01.00 “Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions”. General duty (MFN): 3.5% - 1806.90.05.00 “Other > Dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4 > Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions”. General duty (MFN): 3.5% - 1806.90.08.00 “Other > Dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4 > Other > Containing less than 21 percent by weight of milk solids”. General duty (MFN): 37.2¢/kg + 6% - 1806.90.10.00 “Other > Dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4 > Other > Other”. General duty (MFN): 52.8¢/kg + 6% - 1806.90.15.00 “Other > Other > Containing butterfat or other milk solids (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection) > Containing over 5.5 percent by weight of butterfat > Described in additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions”. General duty (MFN): 3.5% - 1806.90.18.00 “Other > Other > Containing butterfat or other milk solids (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection) > Containing over 5.5 percent by weight of butterfat > Other > Containing less than 21 percent by weight of milk solids”. General duty (MFN): 37.2¢/kg + 6% - 1806.90.20.00 “Other > Other > Containing butterfat or other milk solids (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection) > Containing over 5.5 percent by weight of butterfat > Other > Other”. General duty (MFN): 52.8¢/kg + 6% - 1806.90.25.00 “Other > Other > Containing butterfat or other milk solids (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection) > Other > Described in additional U.S. note 3 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions”. General duty (MFN): 3.5% - 1806.90.28.00 “Other > Other > Containing butterfat or other milk solids (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection) > Other > Other > Containing less than 21 percent by weight of milk solids”. General duty (MFN): 37.2¢/kg + 6% - 1806.90.30.00 “Other > Other > Containing butterfat or other milk solids (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection) > Other > Other > Other”. General duty (MFN): 52.8¢/kg + 6% - 1806.90.35.00 “Other > Other > Other > Blended syrups described in additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17 > Described in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions”. General duty (MFN): 3.5% - 1806.90.39.00 “Other > Other > Other > Blended syrups described in additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17 > Other”. General duty (MFN): 37.2¢/kg + 6% - 1806.90.45.00 “Other > Other > Other > Articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17 > Described in additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions”. General duty (MFN): 3.5% - 1806.90.49.00 “Other > Other > Other > Articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17 > Other”. General duty (MFN): 37.2¢/kg + 6% - 1806.90.55.00 “Other > Other > Other > Articles containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17 > Described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions”. General duty (MFN): 3.5% - 1806.90.59.00 “Other > Other > Other > Articles containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17 > Other”. General duty (MFN): 37.2¢/kg + 6% - 1806.90.90.11 “Other > Other > Other > Other > Confectionery > Containing peanuts or peanut products”. General duty (MFN): 6% - 1806.90.90.25 “Other > Other > Other > Other > Confectionery > Other > Certified organic”. General duty (MFN): 6% - 1806.90.90.45 “Other > Other > Other > Other > Confectionery > Other > Other”. General duty (MFN): 6% - 1806.90.90.75 “Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Certified organic”. General duty (MFN): 6% - 1806.90.90.85 “Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other”. General duty (MFN): 6% ### Under 1806.20 - 1806.20.20.10 “Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar > In blocks or slabs weighing 4.5 kg or more each > Not containing butterfat or other milk solids”. General duty (MFN): free - 1806.20.20.90 “Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar > In blocks or slabs weighing 4.5 kg or more each > Containing butterfat or other milk solids”. General duty (MFN): free - 1806.20.22.00 “Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar > Other > Containing butterfat or other milk solids (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection) > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions”. General duty (MFN): 5% - 1806.20.24.00 “Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar > Other > Containing butterfat or other milk solids (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection) > Other, containing over 5.5 percent by weight of butterfat > Described in additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions”. General duty (MFN): 5% - 1806.20.26.00 “Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar > Other > Containing butterfat or other milk solids (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection) > Other, containing over 5.5 percent by weight of butterfat > Other > Containing less than 21 percent by weight of milk solids”. General duty (MFN): 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% - 1806.20.28.00 “Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar > Other > Containing butterfat or other milk solids (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection) > Other, containing over 5.5 percent by weight of butterfat > Other > Other”. General duty (MFN): 52.8¢/kg + 4.3% - 1806.20.34.00 “Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar > Other > Containing butterfat or other milk solids (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection) > Other > Described in additional U.S. note 3 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions”. General duty (MFN): 5% - 1806.20.36.00 “Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar > Other > Containing butterfat or other milk solids (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection) > Other > Other > Containing less than 21 percent by weight of milk solids”. General duty (MFN): 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% - 1806.20.38.00 “Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar > Other > Containing butterfat or other milk solids (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection) > Other > Other > Other”. General duty (MFN): 52.8¢/kg + 4.3% - 1806.20.50.10 “Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar > Other > Other > Certified organic”. General duty (MFN): 4.3% - 1806.20.50.90 “Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar > Other > Other > Other”. General duty (MFN): 4.3% - 1806.20.60.00 “Confectioners' coatings and other products (except confectionery) containing by weight not less than 6.8 percent non-fat solids of the cocoa bean nib and not less than 15 percent of vegetable fats other than cocoa butter”. General duty (MFN): 2% - 1806.20.67.00 “Other > Containing more than 65 percent by weight of sugar > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions”. General duty (MFN): 10% - 1806.20.71.00 “Other > Containing more than 65 percent by weight of sugar > Other > Articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17 > Described in additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions”. General duty (MFN): 10% - 1806.20.73.00 “Other > Containing more than 65 percent by weight of sugar > Other > Articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17 > Other”. General duty (MFN): 30.5¢/kg + 8.5% - 1806.20.75.00 “Other > Containing more than 65 percent by weight of sugar > Other > Articles containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17 > Described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions”. General duty (MFN): 10% - 1806.20.77.00 “Other > Containing more than 65 percent by weight of sugar > Other > Articles containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17 > Other”. General duty (MFN): 30.5¢/kg + 8.5% - 1806.20.78.00 “Other > Containing more than 65 percent by weight of sugar > Other > Other”. General duty (MFN): 8.5% - 1806.20.79.00 “Other > Other > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions”. General duty (MFN): 10% - 1806.20.81.00 “Other > Other > Other > Dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4 > Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions”. General duty (MFN): 10% - 1806.20.82.00 “Other > Other > Other > Dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4 > Other > Containing less than 21 percent by weight of milk solids”. General duty (MFN): 37.2¢/kg + 8.5% - 1806.20.83.00 “Other > Other > Other > Dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4 > Other > Other”. General duty (MFN): 52.8¢/kg + 8.5% - 1806.20.85.00 “Other > Other > Other > Other, low fat chocolate crumb (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection) > Described in additional U.S. note 3 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions”. General duty (MFN): 10% - 1806.20.87.00 “Other > Other > Other > Other, low fat chocolate crumb (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection) > Other > Containing less than 21 percent by weight of milk solids”. General duty (MFN): 37.2¢/kg + 8.5% - 1806.20.89.00 “Other > Other > Other > Other, low fat chocolate crumb (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection) > Other > Other”. General duty (MFN): 52.8¢/kg + 8.5% - 1806.20.91.00 “Other > Other > Other > Other > Blended syrups described in additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17 > Described in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions”. General duty (MFN): 10% - 1806.20.94.00 “Other > Other > Other > Other > Blended syrups described in additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17 > Other”. General duty (MFN): 37.2¢/kg + 8.5% - 1806.20.95.00 “Other > Other > Other > Other > Articles containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17 > Described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions”. General duty (MFN): 10% - 1806.20.98.00 “Other > Other > Other > Other > Articles containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17 > Other”. General duty (MFN): 37.2¢/kg + 8.5% - 1806.20.99.00 “Other > Other > Other > Other > Other”. General duty (MFN): 8.5% ## Similar products Products in the same category as chocolate, or classified under the same headings. - [Beer](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/beer): 2203.00 - [Coffee](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/coffee): 0901.21, 0901.22 - [Gin](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/gin): 2208.50 - [Honey](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/honey): 0409.00 - [Olive oil](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/olive-oil): 1509.20 - [Tea](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/tea): 0902.30, 0902.10 - [Vodka](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/vodka): 2208.60 - [Whisky](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/whisky): 2208.30 - [Wine](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/wine): 2204.21, 2204.10 ## Check your exact product Describe your product, or paste its page, and the classifier suggests the code in the tariff of the United States with its reasons. - [Classify your exact product](https://border.bot/tools/hs-code-classifier?product=bar+of+chocolate&destination=US) ## Classification depends on the exact product The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as chocolate can fall under different codes. Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the HS code for chocolate? Chocolate imported into the United States is usually classified under HS code 1806.32 when it is in blocks, slabs or bars of 2 kg or less and not filled, and under 1806.31 when it is in blocks, slabs or bars of 2 kg or less and filled. Both sit in heading 18.06, “Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa”. ### Does the form change the HS code for chocolate? Yes. Use 1806.32 when it is in blocks, slabs or bars of 2 kg or less and not filled. Use 1806.31 when it is in blocks, slabs or bars of 2 kg or less and filled. Use 1806.90 when it is in another form, such as individual chocolates or a spread containing cocoa. ### What is the duty on chocolate imported into the United States? The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 1806.32 and 1806.31 is 5%, 37.2¢/kg + 4.3%, 52.8¢/kg + 4.3% or 4.3%, depending on the line. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment. ## Sources and updates The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026. The national lines are from the tariff release of the United States (2026HTSRev21), live on border.bot since 9 October 2026. The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 9 October 2026. The conditions and questions on this page were written for chocolate by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again. Official source files: - https://hts.usitc.gov/reststop/exportList?from=0000000000&to=9999999999&format=CSV&styles=false Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/for/chocolate.json