HTS Code · Chapter 18 · Updated Nov 8, 2026

1806.32.16.00Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans

Also written 1806321600 and 1806.32.1600

HTS Code 1806.32.16.00 covers any article best defined as Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, and Vinegar; Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco SubstitutesCocoa and cocoa preparationsChocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa:Other, in blocks, slabs or bars:Not filled:Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar:Containing butterfat or other milk solids (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection):Other:Other:Containing less than 21 percent by weight of milk solids in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from China pay the 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% base rate plus 20% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

Estimated Duty on 1806.32.16.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Nov 8, 2026 · 1,000 units

Country of origin

China

Total duty: 28.02%; $2,802.00 on this shipment
Fees: 0.47%; MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees: 28.49%; Payable to CBP
Landed cost: $12,849.14; On $10,000.00 customs value

Base duty8.02%
Section 301 – China7.5%
Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.15 Section 301 China: List 4A9903.05.31 Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 1806.32.16.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty: 37.2¢/kg + 4.3%
Special Rate of Duty: Free / See 9822.04.25 / See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38; BHCLCOJOKRMAOMPPAPESGAUS+
Column 2 (Non-NTR): 43.8¢/kg + 5%
Units of Quantity: kg, kg cmsc

Total duty by countryAll 20 →

China37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 20%
Mexico37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 10%
Canada37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 10%
Vietnam37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 12.5%
Germany37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 1.98%

Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 1806.32.16.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $901K of preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00), up 35% on 2024, mostly from Switzerland (93%), Turkey (2%) and Spain (2%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of origin	US imports, 2025	Share	vs 2024	Total duty today
Switzerland	$842K	93%	26%	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 4.48%
Turkey	$20K	2%	New	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 12.5%
Spain	$19K	2%	New	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 1.98%
Japan	$8K	1%	New	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 4.48%
Ecuador	$6K	1%	New	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 10%
Italy	$6K	1%	New	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 1.98%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Tariffs by country · Nov 8, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 1806.32.16.00 by Country of Origin

Total duty from China

37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 20%

Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs

Countries with additional tariffs

20 of 20

Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties

Country of origin	Base rate	Additional tariffs	Total duty
China	37.2¢/kg + 4.3%	Section 301 – China7.5%9903.88.15 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 20%
Mexico	37.2¢/kg + 4.3%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 10%
Canada	37.2¢/kg + 4.3%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 10%
Vietnam	37.2¢/kg + 4.3%	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 12.5%
Germany	37.2¢/kg + 4.3%	Section 301 – Forced Labor1.98%9903.05.39	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 1.98%
Japan	37.2¢/kg + 4.3%	Section 301 – Forced Labor4.48%9903.05.49	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 4.48%
South Korea	37.2¢/kg + 4.3%	Section 301 – Forced Labor4.48%9903.05.71	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 4.48%
Taiwan	37.2¢/kg + 4.3%	Section 301 – Forced Labor1.98%9903.05.76	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 1.98%
India	37.2¢/kg + 4.3%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 10%
Ireland	37.2¢/kg + 4.3%	Section 301 – Forced Labor1.98%9903.05.39	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 1.98%
Italy	37.2¢/kg + 4.3%	Section 301 – Forced Labor1.98%9903.05.39	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 1.98%
Switzerland	37.2¢/kg + 4.3%	Section 301 – Forced Labor4.48%9903.05.74	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 4.48%
Thailand	37.2¢/kg + 4.3%	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 12.5%
Malaysia	37.2¢/kg + 4.3%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.54	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 10%
United Kingdom	37.2¢/kg + 4.3%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 10%
France	37.2¢/kg + 4.3%	Section 301 – Forced Labor1.98%9903.05.39	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 1.98%
Indonesia	37.2¢/kg + 4.3%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.45	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 10%
Brazil	37.2¢/kg + 4.3%	Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 37.5%
Bangladesh	37.2¢/kg + 4.3%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 10%
Cambodia	37.2¢/kg + 4.3%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.28	37.2¢/kg + 4.3% + 10%

Duty from each country, in words

As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from China pay the 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% base rate plus 20% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from Mexico pay the 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from Canada pay the 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from Vietnam pay the 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from Germany pay the 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% base rate plus 1.98% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (1.98%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from Japan pay the 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% base rate plus 4.48% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.48%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from South Korea pay the 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% base rate plus 4.48% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.48%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from Taiwan pay the 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% base rate plus 1.98% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (1.98%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from India pay the 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from Ireland pay the 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% base rate plus 1.98% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (1.98%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from Italy pay the 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% base rate plus 1.98% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (1.98%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from Switzerland pay the 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% base rate plus 4.48% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.48%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from Thailand pay the 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from Malaysia pay the 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from United Kingdom pay the 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from France pay the 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% base rate plus 1.98% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (1.98%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from Indonesia pay the 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from Brazil pay the 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% base rate plus 37.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from Bangladesh pay the 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from Cambodia pay the 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Nov 8, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Legal notes

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Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 1806.32.16.00.

Section 4 NotesPrepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, and Vinegar; Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco Substitutes Chapter 18 NotesCocoa and cocoa preparations

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What does HTS code 1806.32.16.00 cover?

HTS code 1806.32.16.00 covers preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (Containing less than 21 percent by weight of milk solids), classified under Chapter 18 (Cocoa and cocoa preparations) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 37.2¢/kg + 4.3%.

What is the duty rate for HTS 1806.32.16.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 1806.32.16.00 is 37.2¢/kg + 4.3%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (BH,CL,CO,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 43.8¢/kg + 5%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from China?

What is the US tariff on preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from Vietnam?

As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from Vietnam pay the 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from Mexico?

As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans (HTS 1806.32.16.00) from Mexico pay the 37.2¢/kg + 4.3% base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Where does the US import HTS 1806.32.16.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $901K of preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans under HTS 1806.32.16.00, mostly from Switzerland (93%), Turkey (2%) and Spain (2%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

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