Benin HS Code

HS Code 180500: Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter in Benin

Q: Is HS code 180500 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 180500 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 180500?

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 180500 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 180500 in Benin

Under Benin's ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), HS Code 180500 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Benin extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 180500 belongs to Section IV: Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes, Chapter 18: Cocoa and cocoa preparations, Heading 1805: Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.

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Classification Path of HS Code 180500 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 1805

Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

HS Code 180500

Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

HS Code 1805001000

Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter: In packing with a net content not exceeding 2 kg

HS Code 1805009000

Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter: Other

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

In Benin, HS 180500 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 1805

Top Benin import Product Under HS Code 1805

1 180500: Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter $4.6K

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Related HS Code to Benin Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (180500)

HS Code 1805001000

Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter: In packing with a net content not exceeding 2 kg

HS Code 1805009000

Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter: Other

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 180400

Cocoa butter, fat and oil

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

HS Code 180631

Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa : Other, in blocks, slabs or bars : Filled

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 180500 in Benin?

HS code 180500 covers Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter in Benin. It sits in Chapter 18 (Cocoa and cocoa preparations), Heading 1805 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under ECOWAS CET.

Is HS code 180500 the same across all countries?

What system does Benin use to classify HS code 180500?

Where can I officially look up HS code 180500 in Benin?