HS Code 180500
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
HS code 180500 covers unsweetened cocoa powder without any added sugar or sweetening matter, primarily used as a baking and industrial food ingredient.
6-digit Section IVFCL
HS Code 180500 — Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Pure cocoa powder resulting from the grinding of partially defatted cocoa paste. This code is reserved for powder which has no added sugar or any other sweeteners.
What's included
- Natural cocoa powder
- Dutch-processed (alkalised) cocoa powder
- Unsweetened cacao powder
What's excluded
- Sugar-sweetened cocoa powder → use
180610(Adding sugar changes the classification to the 1806 heading.)
Common examples
- Hershey's Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Callebaut 100% Cocoa Powder
- Organic raw cacao powder (no sugar)
Frequently asked questions
Does this include hot chocolate mix?
No, hot chocolate mixes usually contain sugar and are classified under 180610.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Standard food safety documentation applies.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Netherlands, Malaysia, Ghana
- Top importers: United States, China, Germany
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Key takeaway
Must be 100% sugar-free to qualify for this code.
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