Heading 1804
HTS code 1804 — Cocoa butter, fat and oil
- Chapter
- 18 — Cocoa and chocolate
- Tariff lines
- 1
- General duty
- Duty-free under the general rate
Tariff lines under heading 1804
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1804.00.0000 | Cocoa butter, fat and oil | Free | kg |
Documents required to import under 1804
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- FDA Prior NoticeRequired
Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival
- Phytosanitary CertificateConditional
Required for plant-based products
Common questions
- What is HTS code 1804?
- HTS heading 1804 covers cocoa butter, fat and oil. It sits in Chapter 18 (cocoa and chocolate) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 1 tariff line.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 1804?
- Duty-free under the general rate. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 1804 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.