Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
2 declarable lines
Heading 1805 covers cocoa powder that does not contain added sugar or other sweetening matter. It is split into one line for certified organic cocoa powder and one line for other cocoa powder. Both lines carry the same general (MFN) rate.
Products in this heading
- Unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- Unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- Certified organic unsweetened cocoa powder
- Cocoa powder for baking without added sugar
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for beverage base
- Industrial cocoa powder without sweeteners
- Low-fat cocoa powder without added sugar
How to choose the right subheading
- Check whether sugar or other sweetening matter is added; if yes, heading 1805 does not apply.
- Confirm the product is cocoa powder, not cocoa beans, cocoa paste, or cocoa butter.
- Choose 1805.00.00.10 when the cocoa powder is certified organic.
- Choose 1805.00.00.90 for cocoa powder that is not certified organic and has no added sweetening.
Often confused with
- Heading 1806Sweetened cocoa powder or drinking chocolate mix
Contains added sugar or other sweetening matter.
- Heading 1803Cocoa paste
Cocoa paste is a different form, not cocoa powder.
- Heading 1804Cocoa butter, fat and oil
Cocoa butter is a fat, not cocoa powder.
- Heading 1801Cocoa beans
Beans are the raw input, not ground cocoa powder.
- Heading 1806Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa
Preparations with added ingredients or sweetening are outside heading 1805.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for unsweetened cocoa powder?
Certified organic unsweetened cocoa powder is classified under 1805.00.00.10, and other unsweetened cocoa powder is classified under 1805.00.00.90. Both codes carry a general (MFN) rate of 0.52¢/kg.
What is the duty on organic cocoa powder?
Certified organic cocoa powder under 1805.00.00.10 has a general (MFN) rate of 0.52¢/kg.
How do I classify cocoa powder with added sugar?
Cocoa powder with added sugar is outside heading 1805 and follows the rules for cocoa food preparations. For unsweetened cocoa powder, 1805.00.00.90 applies with a general (MFN) rate of 0.52¢/kg.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.