HS code 18 covers cocoa and cocoa preparations. It is used by customs authorities worldwide to classify shipments of this product.

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HS 18

HS chapter 18: cocoa and cocoa preparations importers and exporters

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Updated 2026-10-18

Who buys and sells HS 18?

HS 18 covers cocoa and cocoa preparations. We do not currently have active importer or exporter records for this code in the last 12 months. Try a related HS code below, run a live search, or check back after our next customs refresh.

Source: customs bill-of-lading and declaration records. Last updated 2026-10-18.

Key facts

HS code: 18
Product: Cocoa and cocoa preparations
HS chapter: 18 — Cocoa and cocoa preparations
Live market signals: No new movements detected
Period covered: Rolling last 12 months
Data source: Customs bills of lading, 80+ countries

What HS 18 covers

HS 18 is the harmonised system classification for cocoa and cocoa preparations, part of chapter 18 — cocoa and cocoa preparations. Every cross-border shipment of this product is declared to customs under this code, which makes it the fastest way to identify real trading companies rather than directory listings.

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Related HS codes

1806Chocolate and cocoa food preparations 180631Chocolate bars and blocks, filled

HS 18 frequently asked questions

What is HS code 18?: HS code 18 covers cocoa and cocoa preparations. It is used by customs authorities worldwide to classify shipments of this product.
How do I find buyers for HS code 18?: Search customs shipment records for HS 18, group them by consignee to see which companies import cocoa and cocoa preparations, then rank them by shipment count, value and sourcing markets.
Which countries import the most HS 18?: Caatoo Exim publishes country-level pages for HS 18 so you can compare importers and exporters of cocoa and cocoa preparations market by market across 80+ customs jurisdictions.