Customs tariff code 1806.20.80.12.0: Containing 65 % or more by net weight of added cane or beet sugar of subheadings 1701…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 1806.20.80.12.0 covers Containing 65 % or more by net weight of added cane or beet sugar of subheadings 1701 91 to 1701 99, mit einem Gehalt an Saccharose (einschließlich Invertzucker als Saccharose berechnet) von weniger als 70 GHT :, mit einem Gehalt an zugesetztem Rohr- oder Rübenzucker der Unterpositionen 1701 91 bis 1701 99 von 65 % oder mehr des Nettogewichts, für die Zubereitung von Schokoladengetränken. The third-country duty rate is 8.300 % + EA MAX 18.700 % +ADSZ, plus import VAT.
1806.20.80.12.0 is national commodity code 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 declarable: you can use it in this form on a customs declaration.
- Customs code
- 1806.20.80.12.0
- Third-country duty
- 8.300 % + EA MAX 18.700 % +ADSZ
- Declarable
- Yes
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 18COCOA AND COCOA PREPARATIONS
- 1806Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa
- 1806.20Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of a content exceeding 2 kg
- 1806.20.80Chocolate flavour coating
- 1806.20.80.12Containing 65 % or more by net weight of added cane or beet sugar of subheadings 1701 91 to 1701 99, for the preparation of chocolate beverages
- 1806.20.80.12.0Containing 65 % or more by net weight of added cane or beet sugar of subheadings 1701 91 to 1701 99, mit einem Gehalt an Saccharose (einschließlich Invertzucker als Saccharose berechnet) von weniger als 70 GHT :, mit einem Gehalt an zugesetztem Rohr- oder Rübenzucker der Unterpositionen 1701 91 bis 1701 99 von 65 % oder mehr des Nettogewichts, für die Zubereitung von Schokoladengetränken
From HS code to customs tariff code 1806.20.80.12.0
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 8.300 % + EA MAX 18.700 % +ADSZ | 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
Zu Unterposition 1806 20: Waren, die in "anderen Massenformen (Bulkwaren)" angeboten werden, fallen unter die Unterposition 1806 20, wenn sie in Form von Pellets, Bohnen, Hülsen, Tropfen, Bällchen, Chips, Flocken, Streuseln, Spänen und dergleichen vorliegen. Waren dieser Unterposition sind in der Regel für die Herstellung von Schokoladenerzeugnissen, Backwaren, Süßwaren, Eiscremes usw. oder zur Dekoration bestimmt.
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).
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 1806.20.80.12.0 cover?
Code 1806.20.80.12.0 covers Containing 65 % or more by net weight of added cane or beet sugar of subheadings 1701 91 to 1701 99, mit einem Gehalt an Saccharose (einschließlich Invertzucker als Saccharose berechnet) von weniger als 70 GHT :, mit einem Gehalt an zugesetztem Rohr- oder Rübenzucker der Unterpositionen 1701 91 bis 1701 99 von 65 % oder mehr des Nettogewichts, für die Zubereitung von Schokoladengetränken. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 1806.20.80.12.0?
The third-country duty rate for 1806.20.80.12.0 is 8.300 % + EA MAX 18.700 % +ADSZ. 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 1806.20.80.12.0?
The first six digits form the HS code: 180620. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 1806.20.80.12.0 have?
1806.20.80.12.0 has eleven digits and is the full German commodity code used on an import declaration. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 1806.20.80.12.0 sit in the tariff?
1806.20.80.12.0 sits in this hierarchy: 18 COCOA AND COCOA PREPARATIONS > 1806 Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa > 180620 Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of a content exceeding 2 kg > 18062080 Chocolate flavour coating > 1806208012 Containing 65 % or more by net weight of added cane or beet sugar of subheadings 1701 91 to 1701 99, for the preparation of chocolate beverages. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 1806.20.80.12.0?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 1806.20.80.12.0. 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 1806.20.80.12.0 in scope of the EUDR?
Yes. 1806.20.80.12.0 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 1806.20.80.12.0 change?
1806.20.80.12.0 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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