About HS Code 180620
This code covers chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, specifically those in bulk forms: blocks, slabs, or bars weighing more than 2kg, or in liquid, paste, powder, granular, or other bulk forms in containers exceeding 2kg. This category is crucial for industrial users, such as confectioners, bakers, and food manufacturers, who purchase these products as raw materials for further processing into consumer-ready goods. It represents the backbone of the global chocolate industry's supply chain, facilitating large-scale production. Major importers include countries with significant food manufacturing sectors like the USA, Germany, and France. Leading exporters are often nations with advanced chocolate processing capabilities, such as Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. The EUDR is highly relevant here, requiring robust traceability systems to ensure the cocoa used in these bulk preparations originates from deforestation-free sources.
Products Under This Code
Industrial chocolate blocks, bulk chocolate chips, couverture chocolate (bulk), chocolate paste (bulk), cocoa-containing fillings (bulk), chocolate syrup (bulk)
Real World Examples
Barry Callebaut industrial chocolate, Cargill bulk chocolate, Guittard baking chocolate (large format), Valrhona couverture (large blocks)
Common Misclassification
The key is the bulk packaging (over 2kg) and industrial nature, distinguishing it from consumer-ready chocolate products under 180630 or 180690. It's also different from cocoa powder (1805, 180610) which is a specific form.
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.
Products Classified Under 1806.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
Major importers include the USA, Germany, and France, with Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany being significant exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 180620?
HS code 180620 covers: Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa; in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, content exceeding 2kg. This code covers chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, specifically those in bulk forms: blocks, slabs, or bars weighing more than 2kg, or in liquid, paste, powder, granular, or other bulk forms in containers exceeding 2kg. This category is crucial for industrial users, such as confectioners, bakers, and food manufacturers, who purchase these products as raw materials for further processing into consumer-ready goods. It represents the backbone of the global chocolate industry's supply chain, facilitating large-scale production. Major importers include countries with significant food manufacturing sectors like the USA, Germany, and France. Leading exporters are often nations with advanced chocolate processing capabilities, such as Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. The EUDR is highly relevant here, requiring robust traceability systems to ensure the cocoa used in these bulk preparations originates from deforestation-free sources.
What products fall under HS code 180620?
Industrial chocolate blocks, bulk chocolate chips, couverture chocolate (bulk), chocolate paste (bulk), cocoa-containing fillings (bulk), chocolate syrup (bulk)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 180620?
The key is the bulk packaging (over 2kg) and industrial nature, distinguishing it from consumer-ready chocolate products under 180630 or 180690. It's also different from cocoa powder (1805, 180610) which is a specific form.
How is HS code 180620 structured?
HS code 180620 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.