Product classification

HS code for Filled chocolate bars: 1806.31

Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or less.

Classification of filled chocolate bars under HS 1806.31

Filled chocolate bars are classified under HS code 1806.31, which specifically identifies chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa in blocks, slabs, or bars that are filled and weigh 2kg or less. This classification follows the specific hierarchy of Chapter 18, which separates cocoa products by their form and weight. A \"filled\" product, according to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, refers to a block or bar consisting of a center (such as cream, caramel, nuts, fruit paste, or liqueur) coated with chocolate. The outer chocolate layer must be clearly distinguishable from the filling. This code is applied because the product is in a solid form (bar/slab) and contains a distinct internal component, differentiating it from plain chocolate bars. The weight limit of 2kg is a critical threshold; any filled chocolate preparation exceeding this weight would be classified under 1806.20.

Covers
  • Chocolate bars with caramel centers
  • Milk chocolate slabs filled with fruit ganache
  • Dark chocolate bars containing hazelnut paste
  • Wafer-filled chocolate bars weighing under 2kg
  • Liqueur-filled chocolate blocks
Also under 1806.31
  • Lindt Lindor Truffles
  • Godiva Gold Collection
  • Ferrero Rocher
  • Cadbury Dairy Milk with Caramel
  • Milka Alpine Milk with Oreo

Codes often confused with 1806.31

Common mistake. Filled chocolate bars are often confused with HS code 1806.32, which covers chocolate blocks, slabs, or bars that are NOT filled. Another common error is using 1806.90, which is a residual category for other chocolate products like pralines or truffles that are not in the specific form of a block, slab, or bar. It is essential to verify both the form (bar) and the presence of a filling to ensure 1806.31 is the correct selection.

1806.32Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa; in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or less1806.90Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa; n.e.c. in chapter 18

Top exporters and importers of HS 180631 (the code used for filled chocolate bars), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 180631 (the code used for filled chocolate bars) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 9.6% 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 180631, not only filled chocolate bars.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Germany $1.9B
  2. 2 Netherlands $1.4B
  3. 3 Poland $603M

World total: $8.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United Kingdom $830M
  2. 2 United States $816M
  3. 3 Germany $778M

World total: $8.6B 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 filled chocolate bars

Brazil splits HS 1806.31 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

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 filled chocolate bars

What is the HS code for Filled chocolate bars?

The HS code for Filled chocolate bars is 180631 (Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa; in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or less). The HS code for filled chocolate bars weighing 2kg or less is 1806.31.

How do I classify Filled chocolate bars for customs?

Filled chocolate bars is classified under HS code 180631 — Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa; in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or less. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What qualifies as a \"filled\" chocolate bar?

A chocolate bar is considered filled if it has a center composed of a different substance than the outer chocolate coating, such as fondant, jelly, or nuts, provided the filling is enclosed by the chocolate.

Which countries are the top exporters of filled chocolate bars (HS 180631)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 180631 (the code used for filled chocolate bars) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.9B, 22% of world exports), the Netherlands ($1.4B) and Poland ($603M). World exports came to about $8.6B, 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 filled chocolate bars (HS 180631)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 180631 (the code used for filled chocolate bars) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($830M, 9.6% of world imports), the United States ($816M) and Germany ($778M). World imports came to about $8.6B, 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 Filled chocolate bars the same in all countries?

The base HS code 180631 for Filled 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 filled chocolate bars in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 180631 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for filled chocolate bars depends on the product's details: 1806.31.10 (Filled chocolate bars and blocks), 1806.31.20 (Other filled cocoa preparations in bars).