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🇰🇷 South Korea Import Tariff: HS 18.05

Cocoa; powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

MFN Tariff Rate9.5%
FTA Rate (RCEP)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

3.6%
Savings: 5.9 percentage points
HS Code18.05
ProductCocoa; powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
Classification LevelHeading
Importing Country🇰🇷 South Korea

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 18.05 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore0.9%——
🇦🇪 UAE1.9%0.9%India-UAE CEPA
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia3.8%——
🇹🇼 Taiwan5.8%0%ASTEP
🇬🇧 United Kingdom6.9%2.6%UK-Canada TCA
🇨🇦 Canada7%0.1%UK-Canada TCA
🇯🇵 Japan7.1%——
🇦🇺 Australia7.1%——
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)7.7%0.1%EU-SADC EPA
🇺🇸 United States7.8%2.9%USMCA
🇿🇦 South Africa7.8%1.2%UK-SACUM
🇰🇷 South Korea(current)9.5%3.6%RCEP
China9.9%4.9%RCEP
🇮🇩 Indonesia10.3%——
🇻🇳 Vietnam10.8%——
🇹🇷 Turkey10.9%——
🇲🇽 Mexico11.6%2.5%Japan-Mexico EPA
🇹🇭 Thailand12%0.2%RCEP/JTEPA
🇮🇳 India16.9%5%CECA
🇧🇷 Brazil17.8%3.7%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55

Import Documents for South Korea

Typical documents required when importing HS 18.05 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 South Korea

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)🇮🇳 India🇮🇩 Indonesia🇯🇵 Japan🇲🇽 Mexico🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia🇸🇬 Singapore🇿🇦 South Africa🇹🇼 Taiwan🇹🇭 Thailand🇹🇷 Turkey🇦🇪 UAE🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States🇻🇳 Vietnam

Import Cocoa; powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter into South Korea

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Full HS Code Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 18.05 in South Korea?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Cocoa; powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter (HS 18.05) into South Korea is 9.5%. Under the RCEP, a preferential rate of 3.6% may apply.
Does South Korea have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 18.05?
Yes. Under the RCEP, the tariff may be reduced from 9.5% to 3.6%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 18.05?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 0.9% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 18.05 into South Korea?
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 South Korea before making business decisions.