HS Code 1802: Cocoa; shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste

Q: Is HS code 1802 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 1802 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 1802 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 1802?

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 1802.

What is HS Code 1802

HS Code 1802 covers Cocoa; shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 18 (Cocoa and cocoa preparations), Section IV. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

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What does HS Code 1802 Cocoa; shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste 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 1802

Cocoa; shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste

HS Code 180200

Cocoa; shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste

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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 Shells HS 1802

HS Code 180200

Cocoa; shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste

HS Code 1801

Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 1802?

HS code 1802 covers Cocoa; shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste, a heading within Chapter 18 (Cocoa and cocoa preparations) of the WCO Harmonized System. Headings sit between the broad chapter level and the more specific 6-digit subheading level.

Is HS code 1802 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 1802 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 1802?