HTS Code: 1805 — Cocoa Powder Without Added Sugar or Sweetening Matter

This heading includes cocoa powder that does not contain any added sugar or other sweetening matter. It is typically used in food manufacturing, baking, and beverage production where pure cocoa solids are required without additional sweetening components.

Cocoa powder under this classification is usually obtained by grinding cocoa beans after the extraction of cocoa butter. The absence of added sugar differentiates this product from other cocoa preparations that may include sweeteners or milk solids.

Code Hierarchy

• Section IV:
• Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar; Tobacco (Chapters 16-24)
• Chapter 18: Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations
• Heading 1805: Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
• US HTS Code (10-digit): 1805.00.00.00 – Specific to cocoa powder without sweetening additives.

Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings

The heading 1805 is a 6-digit HS code, further detailed into 10-digit HTS codes for precise classification. In the US HTS system, the full code 1805.00.00.00 specifically identifies cocoa powder with no added sugar or sweetening matter.

What is NOT Classified Here?

To avoid misclassification, the following are excluded:

• Cocoa powder containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
• is classified under Heading 1806.
• Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, including those with milk or sugar, fall under Chapter 18, Heading 1806.
• Cocoa beans and cocoa shells are classified under different headings such as 1801 and 1803 respectively.

Notes

• Quality Standards:
• Cocoa powder must comply with quality and purity standards set by the FDA and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Duty Rates: Import duty rates on cocoa powder vary and often depend on trade agreements and country of origin.
• Usage: Widely used in the food industry for chocolates, beverages, bakery products, and as a flavoring agent.

Declaration Example

Product: Shipment of pure, unsweetened cocoa powder from Ghana.US HTS Code: 1805.00.00.00 (Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter)

Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)

General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS (Varies by origin and trade agreements)

Additional Requirements: Compliance with FDA food import regulations and possible phytosanitary certifications.

Related HTS Codes

• HTS 1801:
• Cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted.
• HTS 1803: Cocoa shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste.
• HTS 1806: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, including those with added sugar or sweetening matter.