HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1806.20 – 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
HS code 1806.20 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for industrial chocolate blocks, bulk chocolate chips, couverture chocolate (bulk), chocolate paste (bulk) and cocoa-containing fillings (bulk).
What HS 1806.20 covers
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.
- Covers
- Industrial chocolate blocks
- Bulk chocolate chips
- Couverture chocolate (bulk)
- Chocolate paste (bulk)
- Cocoa-containing fillings (bulk)
- Chocolate syrup (bulk)
- Examples
- Barry Callebaut industrial chocolate
- Cargill bulk chocolate
- Guittard baking chocolate (large format)
- Valrhona couverture (large blocks)
Codes often confused with 1806.20
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 180620, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 180620 in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 Belgium $3.6B 30% of world exports
- 2 Canada $1.3B 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $1.0B 8.5% of world exports
World total: $12.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.8B 15% of world imports
- 2 France $1.5B 13% of world imports
- 3 Germany $1.4B 12% of world imports
World total: $11.9B 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 1806.20
Brazil does not split HS 1806.20: its NCM code is 1806.20.00.
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 1806.20
What is HS code 180620?
HS code 180620 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 180620?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 180620 in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($3.6B, 30% of world exports), Canada ($1.3B) and Germany ($1.0B). World exports came to about $12.0B, 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 180620?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 180620 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.8B, 15% of world imports), France ($1.5B) and Germany ($1.4B). World imports came to about $11.9B, 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.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 180620?
In Brazil, HS code 180620 is NCM 1806.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.