Chapter 18 - Cocoa and cocoa preparations
28 tariff codes found in this chapter
| HS Code | Description | MFN Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1801.00.00.00 | Cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted. | Free |
| 1802.00.00.00 | Cocoa shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste. | Free |
| 1803.10.00.00 | Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted. - Not defatted | Free |
| 1803.20.00.00 | Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted. - Wholly or partly defatted | Free |
| 1804.00.00.00 | Cocoa butter, fat and oil. | Free |
| 1805.00.00.00 | Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. | Free |
| 1806.10.10.00 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. - Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter - Containing 90% or more by weight of sugar | 6% |
| 1806.10.90.00 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. - Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter - Other | 6% |
| 1806.20.10.00 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. - Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of a content exceeding 2 kg - Cocoa paste containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, whether or not enriched with additional cocoa butter, but containing no other ingredients | Free |
| 1806.20.21.00 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. - Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of a content exceeding 2 kg - Chocolate ice cream mix or ice milk mix: - Within access commitment | 5% |
| 1806.20.22.00 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. - Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of a content exceeding 2 kg - Chocolate ice cream mix or ice milk mix: - Over access commitment | 265% but not less than $1.15/kg |
| 1806.20.90 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. - Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of a content exceeding 2 kg - Other | Free |
| 1806.20.90.10 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. - Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of a content exceeding 2 kg - Other - Chocolate crumb: - Chocolate crumb, chocolate powders | Free |
| 1806.20.90.90 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. - Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of a content exceeding 2 kg - Other - Other | Free |
| 1806.31.00.00 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. - Other, in blocks, slabs or bars: - Filled | 6% |
| 1806.32.00 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. - Other, in blocks, slabs or bars: - Not filled | 6% |
| 1806.32.00.10 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. - Other, in blocks, slabs or bars: - Not filled - Confectionery | 6% |
| 1806.32.00.90 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. - Other, in blocks, slabs or bars: - Not filled - Other | 6% |
| 1806.90.11.00 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. - Other - Chocolate ice cream mix or ice milk mix: - Within access commitment | 5% |
| 1806.90.12.00 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. - Other - Chocolate ice cream mix or ice milk mix: - Over access commitment | 265% but not less than $1.15/kg |
| 1806.90.90 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. - Other - Other | 6% |
| 1806.90.90.11 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. - Other - Other - Put up for retail sale: - Chocolates | 6% |
| 1806.90.90.12 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. - Other - Other - Put up for retail sale: - Chocolate coated nuts | 6% |
| 1806.90.90.13 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. - Other - Other - Put up for retail sale: - Other confectionery | 6% |
| 1806.90.90.19 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. - Other - Other - Put up for retail sale: - Other | 6% |
| 1806.90.90.91 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. - Other - Other - Other: - Chocolate coated nuts | 6% |
| 1806.90.90.92 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. - Other - Other - Other: - Other confectionery | 6% |
| 1806.90.90.99 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. - Other - Other - Other: - Other | 6% |
About HS Chapter 18
Chapter 18 of the Canadian customs tariff covers cocoa and cocoa preparations. TariffCalc lists 28 10-digit tariff items in this chapter, with MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rates ranging from 0.0% to 265.0% (average 22.3%).
10 of 28 items (36%) are duty-free under MFN. Importers from countries with Canadian free trade agreements (CUSMA, CETA, CPTPP, CCFTA, CKFTA, and others) can often import at 0% when rules of origin are met.
Example calculation
| Value for duty (CAD) | $10,000 |
| MFN duty (22.3%) | $2,229 |
| GST 5% | $611 |
| Total landed (before freight) | $12,840 |
Simplified illustrative calculation. Provincial taxes (HST/PST/QST) and surtaxes not included.
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What is HS Chapter 18 in the Canadian customs tariff?▾
Chapter 18 covers cocoa and cocoa preparations. It contains 28 10-digit tariff items in the TariffCalc database, with MFN duty rates ranging from 0.0% to 265.0%.
What is the typical duty rate for Chapter 18 imports?▾
The average MFN rate across Chapter 18 is 22.3%. 10 of 28 items are duty-free under MFN, with the remainder subject to duty. Free trade agreements (CUSMA, CETA, CPTPP) may reduce the rate to 0% for qualifying goods.
Do free trade agreements apply?▾
Yes. Most items in this chapter qualify for preferential rates under CUSMA (US, Mexico), CETA (EU, UK), CPTPP (Japan, Vietnam, etc.), and other Canadian FTAs. See each tariff item’s detail page for the full rate-by-agreement breakdown.
How do I calculate import duties?▾
For a CAD $10,000 shipment in this chapter at the average MFN rate (22.3%), duties would be approximately $2,229, plus 5% GST ($611), for a total of $12,840 before freight. Use the TariffCalc calculator for a precise calculation by tariff item, country of origin, and province.
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