HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1804.00 – Cocoa; butter, fat and oil
HS code 1804.00 is the 6-digit subheading for cocoa, butter, fat and oil. It is used for cocoa butter, cocoa fat, cocoa oil, deodorized cocoa butter and natural cocoa butter.
What HS 1804.00 covers
This HS code specifically covers cocoa butter, fat, and oil, which is the pure fat extracted from cocoa beans. Highly prized for its unique melting properties, smooth texture, and mild chocolate aroma, cocoa butter is an essential ingredient in high-quality chocolate, giving it its characteristic snap and melt-in-your-mouth feel. Beyond confectionery, it's also used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other food applications. International trade in cocoa butter is substantial, with major chocolate-producing and cosmetic industries in countries like the Netherlands, USA, and Germany being top importers. Exporters are typically cocoa-processing nations such as Côte d'Ivoire, Malaysia, and Ghana. The EUDR applies, requiring due diligence to ensure the cocoa beans from which the butter is extracted are sustainably sourced and deforestation-free, impacting global supply chains.
- Covers
- Cocoa butter
- Cocoa fat
- Cocoa oil
- Deodorized cocoa butter
- Natural cocoa butter
- Examples
- Callebaut cocoa butter
- Valrhona cocoa butter
- Ghirardelli cocoa butter
- Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula
Codes often confused with 1804.00
Common mistake. Should not be confused with other vegetable fats and oils under Chapter 15, as cocoa butter has specific chemical and physical properties that differentiate it.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 180400, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 180400 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $4.5B 24% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $2.3B 12% of world exports
- 3 Indonesia $2.2B 12% of world exports
World total: $18.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $2.6B 13% of world imports
- 2 Belgium $2.3B 12% of world imports
- 3 United States $2.3B 11% of world imports
World total: $19.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 1804.00
Brazil does not split HS 1804.00: its NCM code is 1804.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 18.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Questions about HS 1804.00
What is HS code 180400?
HS code 180400 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cocoa; butter, fat and oil. This HS code specifically covers cocoa butter, fat, and oil, which is the pure fat extracted from cocoa beans. Highly prized for its unique melting properties, smooth texture, and mild chocolate aroma, cocoa butter is an essential ingredient in high-quality chocolate, giving it its characteristic snap and melt-in-your-mouth feel. Beyond confectionery, it's also used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other food applications. International trade in cocoa butter is substantial, with major chocolate-producing and cosmetic industries in countries like the Netherlands, USA, and Germany being top importers. Exporters are typically cocoa-processing nations such as Côte d'Ivoire, Malaysia, and Ghana. The EUDR applies, requiring due diligence to ensure the cocoa beans from which the butter is extracted are sustainably sourced and deforestation-free, impacting global supply chains.
What products fall under HS code 180400?
Cocoa butter, cocoa fat, cocoa oil, deodorized cocoa butter, natural cocoa butter
What are common misclassifications for HS code 180400?
Should not be confused with other vegetable fats and oils under Chapter 15, as cocoa butter has specific chemical and physical properties that differentiate it.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 180400?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 180400 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($4.5B, 24% of world exports), Malaysia ($2.3B) and Indonesia ($2.2B). World exports came to about $18.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 180400?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 180400 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.6B, 13% of world imports), Belgium ($2.3B) and the United States ($2.3B). World imports came to about $19.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 180400 structured?
HS code 180400 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (18) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 180400?
In Brazil, HS code 180400 is NCM 1804.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.