Benin HS Code

HS Code 180400: Cocoa butter, fat and oil in Benin

Q: Is HS code 180400 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 180400 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Benin extends it under ECOWAS CET.

Q: What system does Benin use to classify HS code 180400?

Benin classifies products under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET; locally Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 180400 in Benin?

The official source is https://douanes.bj/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 180400 in Benin

Under Benin's ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), HS Code 180400 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Cocoa butter, fat and oil. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Benin extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 180400 belongs to Section IV: Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes, Chapter 18: Cocoa and cocoa preparations, Heading 1804: Cocoa butter, fat and oil.

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Classification Path of HS Code 180400 in Benin

Section IV

Chapters (16-24) Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes

Chapter 18

Cocoa and cocoa preparations

HS Code 1804

Cocoa butter, fat and oil

HS Code 180400

Cocoa butter, fat and oil

HS Code 1804001000

Cocoa butter, fat and oil: Fat and oil of cocoa

HS Code 1804002000

Cocoa butter, fat and oil: Natural cocoa butter

HS Code 1804009000

Cocoa butter, fat and oil: Other butter of cocoa and deodorised cocoa

Benin Tariff Classification: ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

In Benin, HS 180400 is classified under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

Local name Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO

Digits 10

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 1804

Top Benin import Product Under HS Code 1804

1 180400: Cocoa butter, fat and oil $397

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Related HS Code to Benin Cocoa Butter and Fat (180400)

HS Code 1804001000

Cocoa butter, fat and oil: Fat and oil of cocoa

HS Code 1804002000

Cocoa butter, fat and oil: Natural cocoa butter

HS Code 1804009000

Cocoa butter, fat and oil: Other butter of cocoa and deodorised cocoa

HS Code 180100

Cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted

HS Code 180200

Cocoa shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste

HS Code 180310

Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted : Not defatted

HS Code 180320

Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted : Wholly or partly defatted

HS Code 180500

Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

HS Code 180610

Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa : Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

HS Code 180620

Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa : Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of a content exceeding 2 kg

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 180400 in Benin?

HS code 180400 covers Cocoa butter, fat and oil in Benin. It sits in Chapter 18 (Cocoa and cocoa preparations), Heading 1804 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under ECOWAS CET.

Is HS code 180400 the same across all countries?

What system does Benin use to classify HS code 180400?

Where can I officially look up HS code 180400 in Benin?