HS Chapter 18 — Cocoa and cocoa preparations
HS chapter 18 (Cocoa and cocoa preparations) covers 11 product categories in U.S. import records, with 219,226 bill-of-lading shipments. The most imported headings are Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, HS 1804, and Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted.
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Headings in this chapter
| HS | Heading | Products | Shipments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1806 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa | 5 | 152,196 |
| 1804 | HS 1804 | 1 | 21,644 |
| 1803 | Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted | 2 | 15,968 |
| 1801 | HS 1801 | 1 | 12,439 |
| 1805 | HS 1805 | 1 | 10,878 |
| 1802 | HS 1802 | 1 | 6,101 |
Frequently asked questions about HS chapter 18
What is HS chapter 18?
Chapter 18 of the Harmonized System covers cocoa and cocoa preparations. In U.S. import records it spans 6 four-digit headings and 11 six-digit product codes.
How many U.S. import shipments fall under HS chapter 18?
ImportDoor has 219,226 U.S. Customs bill-of-lading shipment records under chapter 18, updated monthly.
Which HS 18 heading is imported most into the U.S.?
HS 1806 (Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa) leads with 152,196 shipments, followed by HS 1804 (HS 1804) and HS 1803 (Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted).