Customs tariff code 1804: Cocoa butter, fat and oil
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 1804 covers Cocoa butter, fat and oil. The third-country duty rate is 7.7 %, plus import VAT.
1804 is heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 18. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 1804
- Third-country duty
- 7.7 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 18COCOA AND COCOA PREPARATIONS
- 1804Cocoa butter, fat and oil
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 7.7 % | MFN |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Andorra | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Korea, Republic of (South Korea) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Kenya | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Georgia | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Morocco | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ivory Coast | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Cameroon | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Kakaobutter, der in den Kakaobohnen enthaltene Fettstoff, wird im allgemeinen durch warmes Pressen aus Kakaomasse oder aus ganzen Kakaobohnen gewonnen. Eine geringere Qualität, häufig als Kakaofett bezeichnet, kann aus geringwertigen Kakaobohnen oder verschiedenen Kakaoabfällen (Schalen, Häutchen, Staub usw.) durch Abpressen oder mit Hilfe geeigneter Lösungsmittel gewonnen werden. Kakaobutter ist bei normaler Temperatur im allgemeinen fest, leicht fettig und von gelblich-weißer Farbe, erinnert im Geruch an Kakao und schmeckt angenehm. Gewöhnlich hat sie Plattenform. …
1. Zu Kapitel 18 gehören nicht: a) Lebensmittelzubereitungen mit einem Gehalt an Wurst, Fleisch, Schlachtnebenerzeugnissen, Blut, Insekten, Fischen, Krebstieren, Weichtieren oder anderen wirbellosen Wassertieren von — einzeln oder zusammen — mehr als 20 GHT (Kapitel 16) (RV E1801A00); b) Zubereitungen der Positionen 0403, 1901, 1902, 1904, 1905, 2105, 2202, 2208, 3003 oder 3004 (RV E1801B00). 2. Zur Position 1806 gehören kakaohaltige Zuckerwaren und - vorbehaltlich der Anmerkung 1 - andere kakaohaltige Lebensmittelzubereitungen (RV E1802000). Zusätzliche Anmerkungen 1. Waren der Unterpositionen 1806 20, 1806 31, 1806 32 und 1806 90, die in Warenzusammenstellungen gestellt werden, unterliegen einem Agrarteilbetrag (EA) nach dem durchschnittlichen Gehalt der gesamten Warenzusammenstellung an Milchfett, Milchprotein, Saccharose, Isoglucose, Glucose und Stärke (RV G1801000). 2. …
1. In diesem Abschnitt gelten als „Pellets“ Erzeugnisse, die entweder unmittelbar durch Pressen oder durch Zusatz eines Bindemittels in einer Menge von 3 GHT oder weniger zu Zylindern, Kügelchen usw. agglomeriert worden sind (RV C0401000).
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 1804 cover?
Code 1804 covers Cocoa butter, fat and oil. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 1804?
The third-country duty rate for 1804 is 7.7 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 1804?
The first six digits form the HS code: 1804. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 1804 have?
1804 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 1804 sit in the tariff?
1804 sits in this hierarchy: 18 COCOA AND COCOA PREPARATIONS. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 1804?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 1804. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Is 1804 in scope of the EUDR?
Yes. 1804 appears in Annex I of the EU deforestation regulation (commodity cocoa). A due diligence statement and geolocation data for the plots of production are required.
Does customs tariff code 1804 change?
1804 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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