HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1806.32 – Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa; in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or less
HS code 1806.32 is the 6-digit subheading for chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or less. It is used for milk chocolate bars, dark chocolate bars, white chocolate bars, plain chocolate blocks and baking chocolate bars.
What HS 1806.32 covers
This HS code encompasses a vast array of chocolate products, specifically solid blocks, slabs, or bars that are not filled and weigh 2kg or less, primarily intended for direct consumer purchase. This includes standard milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate bars, and plain chocolate confectionery. The global trade in these items is immense, driven by widespread consumer appeal and relatively stable demand. Key exporters are often countries with strong chocolate manufacturing industries, such as Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, which process cocoa beans imported from West Africa and Latin America. Major importers include countries with large populations and high per capita chocolate consumption, like the USA, UK, and various European nations. The market is highly competitive, with brands vying for shelf space and consumer loyalty through innovation in flavors, packaging, and ethical sourcing claims. Supply chain considerations include managing cocoa bean prices, ensuring product quality, and maintaining optimal storage conditions during transit.
- Covers
- Milk chocolate bars
- Dark chocolate bars
- White chocolate bars
- Plain chocolate blocks
- Baking chocolate bars
- Sugar-free chocolate bars
- Organic chocolate bars
- Examples
- Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar
- Ghirardelli Intense Dark
- Ritter Sport Milk Chocolate
- Toblerone Milk Chocolate
- Valrhona Guanaja
Codes often confused with 1806.32
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 180631 (filled chocolate bars) due to the absence of a filling, and from 180690 (other chocolate preparations) which covers non-bar forms. Careful attention to whether the product is solid or contains a filling is essential.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 180632, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 180632 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 Germany $2.4B 26% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $791M 8.5% of world exports
- 3 Poland $587M 6.3% of world exports
World total: $9.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.1B 12% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $924M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 France $809M 8.6% of world imports
World total: $9.4B 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 codes for 1806.32 2
Brazil splits HS 1806.32 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 1806.32.10 Unfilled chocolate bars and blocksChocolate
- 1806.32.20 Other unfilled cocoa preparations in barsOutras preparações
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 1806.32
What is HS code 180632?
HS code 180632 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa; in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or less. This HS code encompasses a vast array of chocolate products, specifically solid blocks, slabs, or bars that are not filled and weigh 2kg or less, primarily intended for direct consumer purchase. This includes standard milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate bars, and plain chocolate confectionery. The global trade in these items is immense, driven by widespread consumer appeal and relatively stable demand. Key exporters are often countries with strong chocolate manufacturing industries, such as Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, which process cocoa beans imported from West Africa and Latin America. Major importers include countries with large populations and high per capita chocolate consumption, like the USA, UK, and various European nations. The market is highly competitive, with brands vying for shelf space and consumer loyalty through innovation in flavors, packaging, and ethical sourcing claims. Supply chain considerations include managing cocoa bean prices, ensuring product quality, and maintaining optimal storage conditions during transit.
What products fall under HS code 180632?
Milk chocolate bars, dark chocolate bars, white chocolate bars, plain chocolate blocks, baking chocolate bars, sugar-free chocolate bars, organic chocolate bars
What are common misclassifications for HS code 180632?
This code is distinct from 180631 (filled chocolate bars) due to the absence of a filling, and from 180690 (other chocolate preparations) which covers non-bar forms. Careful attention to whether the product is solid or contains a filling is essential.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 180632?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 180632 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.4B, 26% of world exports), Switzerland ($791M) and Poland ($587M). World exports came to about $9.3B, 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 180632?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 180632 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.1B, 12% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($924M) and France ($809M). World imports came to about $9.4B, 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 180632 structured?
HS code 180632 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 (32) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 180632?
Brazil splits HS code 180632 into 2 NCM codes: 1806.32.10 (Unfilled chocolate bars and blocks), 1806.32.20 (Other unfilled cocoa preparations in bars). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.