HS HEADING 1805

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

HEADING

1805

CHAPTER

In plain English

This category covers cocoa in powder form that does not include any added sugar or other sweetening ingredients. The classification system places this specific type of unsweetened cocoa powder under a single subheading without further division.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (1)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

1805.00

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

Chapter 18 classification notes

Ordinary duty rates low on cocoa-derived goods. Some jurisdictions (EU, US) apply supplementary levies on processed cocoa products (sugar content, milk content). Chocolate is almost always Chapter 18, not 19 (bakery) even when it contains wheat inclusions.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Chocolate-covered biscuits and wafers: Chapter 19 (1905). Cocoa-based beverages in RTD form (2202) are Chapter 22.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 18

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