Heading · Chapter 18
1803: Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted
Heading 1803 is divided into 2 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 18, cocoa and cocoa preparations.
Duty rates compared
UK 8% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU 9.6% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye 9.6% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · 1× specific or compound duty 
Canada Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Brazil 10.8% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Argentina 10.8% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Peru Free – 6% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 3% 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Japan 5% – 10% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 7.5% 
Taiwan Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland specific or compound duty Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 10% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Subheadings 2
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$608kUS$608k+US$13m+US$196m+> US$826m
Exports: 101
- Côte d’Ivoire: US$2bn
- Netherlands: US$2bn
- Germany: US$826m
- Ghana: US$702m
- France: US$360m
- Indonesia: US$305m
- Cameroon: US$296m
- Malaysia: US$291m
- Belgium: US$199m
- Singapore: US$196m
- Ecuador: US$172m
- Switzerland: US$172m
- Estonia: US$148m
- Spain: US$117m
- United Kingdom: US$85m
- Poland: US$81m
- Peru: US$77m
- Slovakia: US$76m
- Canada: US$72m
- United States: US$70m
- Nigeria: US$68m
- Brazil: US$55m
- Bulgaria: US$48m
- Austria: US$47m
- Colombia: US$13m
- Mexico: US$12m
- Italy: US$12m
- Türkiye: US$9m
- Vietnam: US$8m
- Lithuania: US$7m
- China: US$6m
- Israel: US$3m
- Venezuela: US$3m
- Dominican Republic: US$3m
- Serbia: US$3m
- Ukraine: US$2m
- Japan: US$2m
- Costa Rica: US$2m
- South Korea: US$2m
- Portugal: US$2m
- Sierra Leone: US$2m
- North Macedonia: US$1m
- Kazakhstan: US$1m
- Panama: US$1m
- Russia: US$897k
- India: US$771k
- Australia: US$674k
- Moldova: US$614k
- Madagascar: US$608k
- Argentina: US$575k
- Saudi Arabia: US$554k
- Guatemala: US$441k
- Thailand: US$410k
- Finland: US$409k
- Greece: US$357k
- Hungary: US$352k
- Norway: US$309k
- Romania: US$239k
- United Arab Emirates: US$238k
- Bolivia: US$204k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$1mUS$1m+US$32m+US$149m+> US$523m
Imports: 147
- Germany: US$1bn
- Netherlands: US$967m
- United States: US$629m
- Belgium: US$587m
- Poland: US$523m
- France: US$516m
- Spain: US$480m
- Italy: US$393m
- Malaysia: US$245m
- Russia: US$192m
- Japan: US$172m
- Australia: US$167m
- Türkiye: US$159m
- Singapore: US$150m
- China: US$149m
- United Kingdom: US$136m
- Estonia: US$130m
- Ukraine: US$122m
- Canada: US$107m
- Switzerland: US$96m
- Mexico: US$93m
- Brazil: US$85m
- Bulgaria: US$83m
- Kazakhstan: US$78m
- Indonesia: US$78m
- Argentina: US$68m
- Israel: US$65m
- Czechia: US$48m
- Croatia: US$47m
- Ireland: US$44m
- South Korea: US$41m
- Sweden: US$41m
- Serbia: US$36m
- Chile: US$35m
- Norway: US$33m
- Finland: US$33m
- Greece: US$32m
- Belarus: US$31m
- India: US$30m
- South Africa: US$30m
- Egypt: US$28m
- Portugal: US$27m
- Uruguay: US$22m
- United Arab Emirates: US$22m
- Lithuania: US$15m
- Saudi Arabia: US$15m
- New Zealand: US$12m
- Thailand: US$11m
- Hungary: US$10m
- Algeria: US$9m
- Jordan: US$8m
- Austria: US$7m
- Peru: US$7m
- Iran: US$7m
- Philippines: US$7m
- Romania: US$6m
- Morocco: US$6m
- Vietnam: US$5m
- Costa Rica: US$5m
- Taiwan: US$5m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Côte d’Ivoire | US$2bn | 25.5% |
| 2 |  Netherlands | US$2bn | 19.3% |
| 3 |  Germany | US$826m | 10% |
| 4 |  Ghana | US$702m | 8.5% |
| 5 |  France | US$360m | 4.3% |
| 6 |  Indonesia | US$305m | 3.7% |
| 7 |  Cameroon | US$296m | 3.6% |
| 8 |  Malaysia | US$291m | 3.5% |
| 9 |  Belgium | US$199m | 2.4% |
| 10 |  Singapore | US$196m | 2.4% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | US$1bn | 12.7% |
| 2 | Netherlands | US$967m | 11.7% |
| 3 | United States | US$629m | 7.6% |
| 4 | Belgium | US$587m | 7.1% |
| 5 |  Poland | US$523m | 6.3% |
| 6 | France | US$516m | 6.2% |
| 7 |  Spain | US$480m | 5.8% |
| 8 |  Italy | US$393m | 4.7% |
| 9 | Malaysia | US$245m | 3% |
| 10 |  Russia | US$192m | 2.3% |
The UK Global Tariff divides heading 1803 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 8%.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 1803 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 9.6%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 1803 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 9.6%.
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 1803 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free. 1 line has a specific or compound duty.
The Customs Tariff of Canada divides heading 1803 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Mexican Tariff (TIGIE), heading 1803 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) divides heading 1803 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 10.8%.
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), heading 1803 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 10.8%.
The Customs Tariff of Peru divides heading 1803 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6% (average 3%). 1 of them is duty-free.
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, heading 1803 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan divides heading 1803 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 5% and 10% (average 7.5%).
In the Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan, heading 1803 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The GCC Common Customs Tariff divides heading 1803 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) all 2 lines under heading 1803 carry a specific or compound duty rather than a percentage.
The Customs Tariff of Norway divides heading 1803 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of North Macedonia, heading 1803 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria) divides heading 1803 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 10%.
In 2024, countries exported heading 1803 goods worth US$8bn (+78.5% year on year).
The largest exporter was Côte d’Ivoire (US$2bn), followed by the Netherlands.
The biggest buyer was Germany, with imports of US$1bn.
The United Kingdom ranked 15th among 101 exporters with US$85m.
The United Kingdom imported US$136m.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for cocoa paste, whether or not defatted?
Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted fall under HS heading 1803, part of chapter 18, in section IV of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on cocoa paste, whether or not defatted in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 1803 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 8%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on cocoa paste, whether or not defatted in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 1803 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 9.6%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most cocoa paste, whether or not defatted?
Côte d’Ivoire, with US$2bn in 2024 (25.5% of world exports).