Product classification
HS code for Filled chocolate candy: 1806.31
Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or less.
Classification of filled chocolate candy under HS 1806.31
Filled chocolate candy in the form of blocks, slabs, or bars weighing 2kg or less is classified under HS code 1806.31. This classification is part of Chapter 18, which covers cocoa and cocoa preparations. Heading 1806 specifically includes chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. The subheading 1806.31 is defined by three criteria: the product must contain cocoa, it must be in a specific shape (block, slab, or bar), and it must be \"filled.\" According to the HS Explanatory Notes, a \"filled\" chocolate product consists of a center (such as cream, fruit, nuts, caramel, or biscuit) coated with chocolate. This center must be distinct from the chocolate itself. The weight limit of 2kg is a crucial threshold; preparations exceeding this weight or in different forms (like liquid or powder) are classified under different subheadings such as 1806.20. The classification follows GRI 1 and 6, ensuring that the physical form and internal composition match the subheading description exactly.
- Covers
- Chocolate bars with caramel centers
- Fruit-filled chocolate slabs
- Praline-filled chocolate blocks
- Wafer-filled chocolate bars
- Nut-paste filled chocolate bars
- 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. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 1806.32, which is for chocolate in blocks, slabs, or bars that are \"not filled.\" If the chocolate contains ingredients like crushed nuts or raisins mixed uniformly throughout the chocolate (rather than as a distinct center), it is considered \"not filled\" and belongs in 1806.32. Another common error is using 1806.90, which covers other chocolate preparations like individual pralines or candies that are not in the shape of a bar or block. Additionally, if the product is a biscuit fully covered in chocolate, it might be misclassified here, but it often belongs in 1905.31 depending on the ratio of biscuit to chocolate.
Top exporters and importers of HS 180631 (the code used for filled chocolate candy), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 180631 (the code used for filled chocolate candy) 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 candy.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $1.9B 22% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $1.4B 17% of world exports
- 3 Poland $603M 7.0% of world exports
World total: $8.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $830M 9.6% of world imports
- 2 United States $816M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 Germany $778M 9.0% of world imports
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 candy
Brazil splits HS 1806.31 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 1806.31.10Filled chocolate bars and blocks
- 1806.31.20Other filled 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 filled chocolate candy
What is the HS code for Filled chocolate candy?
The HS code for Filled chocolate candy is 180631 (Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa; in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or less).
How do I classify Filled chocolate candy for customs?
Filled chocolate candy 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 is the HS code for filled chocolate bars?
Filled chocolate bars weighing 2kg or less are classified under HS code 1806.31.
What qualifies as \"filled\" chocolate?
To be considered \"filled,\" the chocolate must have a distinct center made of a different substance, such as fondant, jelly, or nuts, which is enclosed by the chocolate.
Which countries are the top exporters of filled chocolate candy (HS 180631)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 180631 (the code used for filled chocolate candy) 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 candy (HS 180631)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 180631 (the code used for filled chocolate candy) 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 candy the same in all countries?
The base HS code 180631 for Filled chocolate candy 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 candy in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 180631 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for filled chocolate candy depends on the product's details: 1806.31.10 (Filled chocolate bars and blocks), 1806.31.20 (Other filled cocoa preparations in bars).