HTS Chapter 18 tariff rates (headings 1801–1806), 2026
Chapter 18 has 78 tariff lines across 6 headings. 7 (9%) enter duty-free at the general (MFN) rate, and 78 are on a Section 301 list, so products of China pay an extra duty on top.
78 tariff lines, USITC 2026HTSRev19. Specific or compound = a rate per unit (e.g. ¢/kg), not a percentage.
Section 301 China lists in chapter 18
| List | Duty for products of China | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| List 4A | Base rate + 7.5% | 78 |
Highest general duty rates in chapter 18
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Section 301 |
|---|---|---|---|
1806.10.22.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A (+7.5%) |
1806.10.24.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A (+7.5%) |
1806.10.34.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 1 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A (+7.5%) |
1806.10.43.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A (+7.5%) |
1806.10.45.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A (+7.5%) |
1806.10.65.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 1 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A (+7.5%) |
All headings in chapter 18
| Heading | Description | Lines | Duty-free | Top rate | On 301 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1801 | Cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted | 1 | 1 | 0% | 1 |
1802 | Cocoa shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste | 1 | 1 | 0% | 1 |
1803 | Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted: | 2 | 1 | 0% | 2 |
1804 | Cocoa butter, fat and oil | 1 | 1 | 0% | 1 |
1805 | Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
1806 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: | 72 | 3 | 10% | 72 |
General rates apply to most countries; free-trade partners can qualify for the special rate, and Column 2 applies to a few countries. Other duties (Section 232, antidumping/countervailing, other Chapter 99 measures) can also apply. Always confirm a classification with CBP or a licensed customs broker.
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