HS Code 18: Cocoa and cocoa preparations

Q: Is HS code 18 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 18 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 18 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 18?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 18.

What is HS Code 18

HS Code 18 covers Cocoa and cocoa preparations. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section IV (Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes). The two digits "18" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "18" belongs here.

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What does HS Code 18 Cocoa and cocoa preparations Cover?

Section IV

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

Chapter 18

Cocoa and cocoa preparations

HS Code 1801

Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted

HS Code 1802

Cocoa; shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste

HS Code 1803

Cocoa; paste; whether or not defatted

HS Code 1804

Cocoa; butter, fat and oil

HS Code 1805

Cocoa; powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

HS Code 1806

Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa

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What HS Codes for Cocoa Products Do Not Cover

Chapter 18 covers cocoa beans, paste, butter, powder, and chocolate. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Cocoa-flavored beverages, ready-to-drink

Chapter 22

Ice cream with cocoa or chocolate

heading 2105

Bakery products containing cocoa

Chapter 19

Cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations with cocoa butter

Chapters 30, 33

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Cocoa Products HS 18

HS Code 1801

Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted

HS Code 1802

Cocoa; shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste

HS Code 1803

Cocoa; paste; whether or not defatted

HS Code 1804

Cocoa; butter, fat and oil

HS Code 1805

Cocoa; powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

HS Code 1806

Chocolate and other food preparations containing 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, not defatted

HS Code 180320

Cocoa; paste, wholly or partly defatted

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 18?

HS code 18 covers Cocoa and cocoa preparations, one of the chapter 18 of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System. It is the broadest level of HS classification, grouping all products of this type before they are narrowed down by more specific 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings.

Is HS code 18 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 18 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 18?