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🇮🇳 India Import Tariff: HS 18.06

Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa

MFN Tariff Rate16%
FTA Rate (JICEPA)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

6.9%
Savings: 9.1 percentage points
HS Code18.06
ProductChocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa
Classification LevelHeading
Importing Country🇮🇳 India

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 18.06 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore1%0.3%EU-Singapore FTA
🇦🇪 UAE2.6%——
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia3.4%——
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5.1%——
🇹🇼 Taiwan5.2%2.3%ASTEP
🇦🇺 Australia5.7%1%RCEP/SAFTA
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)6%2.6%EU-Korea FTA
🇨🇦 Canada6.6%——
🇯🇵 Japan6.8%1.4%JICEPA
🇺🇸 United States6.9%2.8%AUSFTA
🇰🇷 South Korea8.4%1.1%RCEP
🇲🇽 Mexico9.3%——
China9.4%——
🇹🇭 Thailand9.6%0.4%RCEP
🇿🇦 South Africa10.2%——
🇻🇳 Vietnam11.2%——
🇹🇷 Turkey13.9%——
🇮🇩 Indonesia14.4%6.2%RCEP
🇧🇷 Brazil15.4%6.7%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55
🇮🇳 India(current)16%6.9%JICEPA

Import Documents for India

Typical documents required when importing HS 18.06 products.

☑Commercial Invoice

Detailed invoice from the seller showing product description, quantity, unit price, total value, and terms of sale (Incoterms).

☑Packing List

Itemized list of contents in each package, including weights, dimensions, and marks/numbers matching the shipping containers.

☑Bill of Lading (B/L) or Airway Bill

Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment. Acts as a contract of carriage and receipt.

☑CBP Entry Summary (Form 7501)

The formal customs declaration filed with US Customs and Border Protection for all commercial imports.

Related HS Codes in India

18.01Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted1801.00Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted18.02Cocoa; shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste1802.00Cocoa; shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste18.03Cocoa; paste; whether or not defatted1803.10Cocoa; paste, not defatted

View This Tariff in Other Countries

🇦🇺 Australia🇧🇷 Brazil🇨🇦 Canada China🇪🇺 Germany (EU)🇮🇩 Indonesia🇯🇵 Japan🇲🇽 Mexico🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia🇸🇬 Singapore🇿🇦 South Africa🇰🇷 South Korea🇹🇼 Taiwan🇹🇭 Thailand🇹🇷 Turkey🇦🇪 UAE🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States🇻🇳 Vietnam

Import Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa into India

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Full HS Code Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 18.06 in India?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa (HS 18.06) into India is 16%. Under the JICEPA, a preferential rate of 6.9% may apply.
Does India have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 18.06?
Yes. Under the JICEPA, the tariff may be reduced from 16% to 6.9%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 18.06?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 1% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 18.06 into India?
Typical import documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and customs declaration forms. Product-specific requirements (e.g., health certificates, safety standards) may apply depending on the product category.

Tariff rates are approximate estimates based on published MFN schedules. Actual rates may vary. Always verify with the official customs authority of India before making business decisions.