HTS Chapter 18

Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations

44 HTS codes in this chapter

Processed food and beverages

Chapters 16 through 24 cover food preparations, sugars, cocoa, cereal preparations, vegetable and fruit preparations, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. This is one of the most heavily regulated sectors, where COFEPRIS and NOM-051 front-of-pack labeling are critical for importing into Mexico. Accurate tariff classification directly impacts applicable duties, which can range from 0% under trade agreements to over 20% for non-preferential products. Additionally, Mexico applies a Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS) to sugary drinks, alcoholic beverages, and certain high-calorie foods.

Key Regulations

All HTS codes — Chapter 18

1806.20.2800

Chocolate preparations, blocks or slabs, over 2 kg

Duty: 4.3%

1806.32.7000

Chocolate, in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, not exceeding 2 kg

Duty: Free-6%

1806.31.0040

Chocolate, in blocks, slabs or bars, not filled, dark chocolate

Duty: Free-6%

1806.10.1520

Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar, unsweetened

Duty: Free

1806.90.9020

Chocolate confectionery, filled, in blocks or bars over 2 kg

Duty: 5.6%

1801.00.0010

Cocoa beans whole or broken

Duty: Free

1803.10.0010

Cocoa paste not defatted

Duty: Free

1804.00.0010

Cocoa butter

Duty: Free

1805.00.0010

Cocoa powder unsweetened

Duty: 0.52¢/kg

1806.10.0510

Cocoa powder sweetened

Duty: Free

1806.20.2010

Chocolate bars over 2kg

Duty: 4.3%

1806.31.0010

Filled chocolate bars

Duty: 5.6%

1806.32.0010

Chocolate not filled

Duty: 5.6%

1806.90.0010

Other chocolate preparations

Duty: 5.6%

1889.55

Cocoa and cocoa preparations - specific type 8955

Duty: 12%

1864.43

Cocoa and cocoa preparations - specific type 6443

Duty: 3%

1889.67

Cocoa and cocoa preparations - specific type 8967

Duty: 6.5%

1897.28

Cocoa and cocoa preparations - specific type 9728

Duty: 10%

1865.54

Cocoa and cocoa preparations - specific type 6554

Duty: 6.5%

1852.53

Cocoa - type 5253

Duty: Free

1899.77

Cocoa - type 9977

Duty: 15%

1896.19

Cocoa - type 9619

Duty: 5%

1839.17

Cocoa - type 3917

Duty: Free

1856.23

Cocoa - type 5623

Duty: Free

1816.23

Cocoa - type 1623

Duty: 10%

1814.26

Cocoa - type 1426

Duty: 15%

1836.45

Cocoa - type 3645

Duty: 6.5%

1843.65

Cocoa - type 4365

Duty: 6.5%

1892.95

Cocoa - type 9295

Duty: 2.5%

1834.28

Cocoa - type 3428

Duty: 12%

1898.38

Cocoa - type 9838

Duty: 5%

1864.77

Cocoa - type 6477

Duty: 12%

1841.15

Cocoa - type 4115

Duty: 7.5%

1808.92

Cocoa - type 0892

Duty: 12%

1868.59

Cocoa - type 6859

Duty: Free

1861.88

Cocoa - type 6188

Duty: 12%

1896.89

Cocoa - type 9689

Duty: Free

1899.64

Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations - type 9964

Duty: Free

1810.61

Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations - type 1061

Duty: 10%

1884.11

Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations - type 8411

Duty: 6.5%

1807.77

Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations - type 0777

Duty: 3%

1817.60

Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations - type 1760

Duty: 20%

1803.78

Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations - type 0378

Duty: 6.5%

1852.72

Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations - type 5272

Duty: 25%

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