Import duty on Chocolate to United States (2026)
HS 18069001 · Source: official United States tariff schedule · Updated 2026-08-04
Chocolate classify under HS 18069001 in United States. Import duty 3.5%. On a $1,000 FOB shipment, total taxes due at import ≈ $69 (effective rate ≈ 6.86%).
Tax breakdown at import
Sample shipment FOB $1,000, origin = China (duty basis: FOB)
| Tax | Rate | Amount (USD) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty (Col 1) | 3.5% | $35.00 | |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | 0.3464% | $32.71 | Capped $32.71–$634.62 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | 0.125% | $1.25 | Ocean freight only |
| Total taxes at import | 6.86% | $68.96 (≈¥466) | as % of CIF |
- AD/CVD not included: 269 US orders target China (rates often 100-300%); coverage follows Commerce scope language, not HS codes alone — check the list at treayo.com/en/adcvd and verify with CBP.
- No federal VAT/sales tax at import (US sales tax is state-level, not levied at customs)
United States de minimis
Eliminated (was $800 USD)
Eliminated for ALL countries from 2025-08-29 (EO 14324); China/HK since 2025-05
No de minimis at all — every import needs formal entry and duty regardless of value.
As of 2026-06 · See 14-country de minimis tracker
CBP classification rulings
The Classification, Marking and Eligibility of the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) for Double Truffle Hot Chocolate Drink Mix and No Sugar Added Hot Chocolate Drink Mix
N3173412021-03-03The Classification and Eligibility of the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) for a Hot Chocolate Drink Mix and Dunkaccino Drink Mix
N3170322021-02-17The tariff classification of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips and Dark Chocolate Chips from Canada