Product classification
HS code for Chocolate bars: 1806.32
Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or less.
Classification of chocolate bars under HS 1806.32
Chocolate bars that are not filled and weigh 2 kilograms or less are classified under HS code 1806.32. This classification is governed by the specific structure of Chapter 18, which deals with cocoa and cocoa preparations. Heading 1806 covers chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. To fall under subheading 1806.32, the product must meet three specific criteria: it must be in blocks, slabs, or bars; it must not be filled (meaning it does not contain a center of different material like caramel, fondant, or fruit); and the individual unit must weigh 2kg or less. This classification follows GRI 1 and GRI 6, ensuring that the physical form and weight are the primary determinants. The presence of cocoa solids is the fundamental requirement for inclusion in this chapter. If the product contains no cocoa solids (such as white chocolate), it is excluded from this heading entirely. The distinction between 'filled' and 'not filled' is crucial; 'not filled' products may contain inclusions like nuts, raisins, or cereal pieces, provided these are embedded within the chocolate and do not form a distinct core or center. This subheading is intended for retail-ready solid chocolate products that are common in the confectionery market.
- Covers
- Solid dark chocolate bars
- Milk chocolate slabs with almonds
- White chocolate bars (only if containing cocoa butter and solids)
- Bittersweet chocolate blocks under 2kg
- Also under 1806.32
- 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. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 1806.31, which is for 'filled' chocolate bars. If a bar has a biscuit or praline center, it must move to 1806.31. Additionally, bulk chocolate weighing more than 2kg is classified under 1806.20, regardless of whether it is in bar form.
Top exporters and importers of HS 180632 (the code used for chocolate bars), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 180632 (the code used for chocolate bars) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 180632, not only chocolate bars.
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 chocolate bars
Brazil splits HS 1806.32 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 1806.32.10Unfilled chocolate bars and blocks
- 1806.32.20Other unfilled cocoa preparations in bars
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
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 chocolate bars
What is the HS code for Chocolate bars?
The HS code for Chocolate bars is 180632 (Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa; in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or less). The HS code for solid, unfilled chocolate bars weighing 2kg or less is 1806.32.
How do I classify Chocolate bars for customs?
Chocolate bars is classified under HS code 180632 — Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa; in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or less. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does a chocolate bar with hazelnuts count as filled?
No, if the nuts are dispersed throughout the chocolate, it is considered 'not filled' and remains under 1806.32. If it has a whole nut-paste center, it is 'filled' under 1806.31.
Which countries are the top exporters of chocolate bars (HS 180632)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 180632 (the code used for chocolate bars) 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 chocolate bars (HS 180632)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 180632 (the code used for chocolate bars) 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.
Is the HS code for Chocolate bars the same in all countries?
The base HS code 180632 for Chocolate bars is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for chocolate bars in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 180632 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for chocolate bars depends on the product's details: 1806.32.10 (Unfilled chocolate bars and blocks), 1806.32.20 (Other unfilled cocoa preparations in bars).