Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 18032000: Cocoa Paste, Wholly or Partly Defatted

Cocoa paste, also known as cocoa liquor, is a key ingredient in the production of various cocoa products, including chocolate. The HS Code 18032000 specifically refers to cocoa paste that is wholly or partly defatted.

When it comes to international trade, countries have established a Harmonized System (HS) to classify products for customs and statistical purposes. The HS Code 18032000 helps identify and categorize cocoa paste that is either wholly or partly defatted.

Quantity Unit: Kilograms (KG)

Bound / MFN Duty Rate: The bound or most-favored-nation (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 18032000 is 0.2 cents per kilogram. This means that whenever a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it must do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners.

Special Tariff Preference Programs: Cocoa paste falling under HS Code 18032000 is eligible for various special tariff preference programs, providing different rates or exemptions for certain countries. Here are some of the programs and countries that offer preferential treatment:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): Cocoa paste under HS Code 18032000 enjoys duty-free treatment under the GSP program.
• Australia Special Rate: Australia offers a special rate for cocoa paste under HS Code 18032000.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Cocoa paste under HS Code 18032000 is subject to a special rate in Bahrain.
• NAFTA for Canada: Cocoa paste under HS Code 18032000 is eligible for duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) for Canada.
• Chile Special Rate: Cocoa paste under HS Code 18032000 is subject to a special rate in Chile.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Cocoa paste under HS Code 18032000 enjoys preferential treatment under the CBI program.
• Israel Special Rate: Cocoa paste under HS Code 18032000 receives duty-free treatment in Israel.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Cocoa paste under HS Code 18032000 enjoys preferential treatment under the ATPA program.
• Jordan Special Rate: Jordan offers a special rate for cocoa paste under HS Code 18032000.
• Morocco Special Rate: Cocoa paste under HS Code 18032000 is subject to a special rate in Morocco.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Cocoa paste under HS Code 18032000 is eligible for duty-free treatment under NAFTA for Mexico.
• Oman Special Rate: Cocoa paste under HS Code 18032000 is subject to a special rate in Oman.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Cocoa paste under HS Code 18032000 enjoys preferential treatment under the DR-CAFTA program.
• Peru Special Rate: Cocoa paste under HS Code 18032000 is subject to a special rate in Peru.
• Singapore Special Rate: Cocoa paste under HS Code 18032000 receives a special rate in Singapore.

Importing US States: Cocoa paste under HS Code 18032000 can be imported into various US states. Some of the states include the Virgin Islands and Pennsylvania.

Exporting US States: The data does not specify the exporting US states for cocoa paste under HS Code 18032000.

Overall, HS Code 18032000 plays a crucial role in identifying and classifying cocoa paste that is wholly or partly defatted. It enables countries to enforce appropriate duties and tariffs while also providing opportunities for preferential treatment under special tariff preference programs.