HS Code for Chocolate candy

Chocolate candy in the form of unfilled blocks, slabs, or bars weighing 2kg or less is classified under HS code 1806.32. Chapter 18 of the Harmonized System covers cocoa and cocoa preparations. Heading 1806 is the primary heading for chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. Subheading 1806.32 is defined as "Other, in blocks, slabs or bars," where "other" refers to products that are not filled. This classification is determined by the physical form of the product and its weight. To fall under this code, the candy must contain cocoa (including white chocolate, which contains cocoa butter) and must not have a center consisting of a different substance (like caramel or nuts) that would qualify it as "filled." The 2kg weight limit is a critical threshold; products exceeding this weight are classified as bulk chocolate under 1806.20.

Products Included

• Solid milk chocolate bars
• Dark chocolate slabs (unfilled)
• White chocolate blocks (containing cocoa butter)
• Chocolate bars with embedded nuts or raisins (if not considered a "filling")

Common Misclassification

A frequent error is classifying these products under 1806.31, which is for "filled" chocolate. A product is "filled" if it has a core of different material (e.g., a truffle center or a wafer). Another misclassification occurs with 1704.90, which covers sugar confectionery. However, if the product contains any amount of cocoa (other than defatted cocoa powder in very small amounts for coloring), it must be classified in Chapter 18 rather than Chapter 17.

FAQ

What is the HS code for chocolate candy?

For solid chocolate bars or slabs weighing 2kg or less, the HS code is 1806.32.

Does white chocolate use this HS code?

Yes, white chocolate is treated as chocolate in the HS nomenclature (provided it contains cocoa butter) and follows the same classification rules as milk or dark chocolate.