HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1806.10 – Cocoa; powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
HS code 1806.10 is the 6-digit subheading for cocoa, powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. It is used for sweetened cocoa powder, hot chocolate mix, chocolate drink powder, instant cocoa mix and baking cocoa with sugar.
What HS 1806.10 covers
This HS code encompasses cocoa powder that contains added sugar or other sweetening matter. This product is primarily designed for direct consumer use, especially for making hot chocolate beverages, or as an ingredient in certain confectionery and baking applications where pre-sweetened cocoa is preferred. It offers convenience and consistent flavor profiles, making it a staple in many households and food service establishments globally. Major importers are typically countries with high consumer demand for instant beverages and convenience foods, such as the USA, Canada, and the UK. Leading exporters include nations with strong food processing and branding capabilities, like the Netherlands, Germany, and France. The EUDR applies to the cocoa content, requiring due diligence on the origin of the cocoa beans to ensure they are deforestation-free, impacting sourcing strategies for manufacturers.
- Covers
- Sweetened cocoa powder
- Hot chocolate mix
- Chocolate drink powder
- Instant cocoa mix
- Baking cocoa with sugar
- Examples
- Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Mix
- Nesquik
- Cadbury Drinking Chocolate
- Ovaltine
- Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa (sweetened variants)
Codes often confused with 1806.10
Common mistake. The presence of added sugar is the key differentiator from 180500 (unsweetened cocoa powder). It can also be confused with other chocolate preparations in 1806 if not clearly in powder form.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 180610, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 180610 in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 12% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Nigeria, with 9.3% 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 South Korea $47M 12% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $38M 9.5% of world exports
- 3 United States $33M 8.2% of world exports
World total: $398M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Nigeria $40M 9.3% of world imports
- 2 Japan $37M 8.6% of world imports
- 3 France $31M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $426M 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 1806.10
Brazil does not split HS 1806.10: its NCM code is 1806.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 18.06 →
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 1806.10
What is HS code 180610?
HS code 180610 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cocoa; powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. This HS code encompasses cocoa powder that contains added sugar or other sweetening matter. This product is primarily designed for direct consumer use, especially for making hot chocolate beverages, or as an ingredient in certain confectionery and baking applications where pre-sweetened cocoa is preferred. It offers convenience and consistent flavor profiles, making it a staple in many households and food service establishments globally. Major importers are typically countries with high consumer demand for instant beverages and convenience foods, such as the USA, Canada, and the UK. Leading exporters include nations with strong food processing and branding capabilities, like the Netherlands, Germany, and France. The EUDR applies to the cocoa content, requiring due diligence on the origin of the cocoa beans to ensure they are deforestation-free, impacting sourcing strategies for manufacturers.
What products fall under HS code 180610?
Sweetened cocoa powder, hot chocolate mix, chocolate drink powder, instant cocoa mix, baking cocoa with sugar
What are common misclassifications for HS code 180610?
The presence of added sugar is the key differentiator from 180500 (unsweetened cocoa powder). It can also be confused with other chocolate preparations in 1806 if not clearly in powder form.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 180610?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 180610 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($47M, 12% of world exports), Malaysia ($38M) and the United States ($33M). World exports came to about $398M, 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 180610?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 180610 in UN Comtrade data were Nigeria ($40M, 9.3% of world imports), Japan ($37M) and France ($31M). World imports came to about $426M, 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 180610 structured?
HS code 180610 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (18) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 180610?
In Brazil, HS code 180610 is NCM 1806.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.