HS Chapter 18 · Average MFN duty rates across 12 countries · 1,000 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29
Average Most Favoured Nation applied tariff rates for Cocoa and cocoa preparations (HS Chapter 18). These are the standard rates applied to WTO members without a preferential trade agreement.
| Country | Avg. MFN Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | 28.1% | |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 20.0% | |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | 17.9% | |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 14.0% | |
| 🇨🇳 China | 10.0% | |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 8.4% | |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 8.4% | |
| 🇫🇷 France | 8.4% | |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 6.1% | |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | 5.0% | |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 3.6% | |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 1.2% |
MFN rates for the most traded subheadings in Chapter 18. Rates vary significantly within a chapter — always verify at the 8 or 10-digit commodity code level for your specific product.
| HS Code | Description | 🇮🇳 IN | 🇬🇧 GB | 🇺🇸 US | 🇨🇳 CN | 🇩🇪 DE | 🇧🇷 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180310 | 33.4% | 30.0% | 8.0% | 0.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% | 14.0% |
| 180320 | 0.2¢/kg | 30.0% | 8.0% | 0.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% | 14.0% |
| 180610 | 33.4% | 30.0% | 8.0% | 0.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% | 14.0% |
| 180620 | 33.4% | 30.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% | 14.0% | 14.0% |
| 180200 | 33.4% | 30.0% | — | 0.0% | — | — | 14.0% |
| 180400 | 33.4% | 30.0% | — | 0.0% | — | — | 14.0% |
| 180500 | 0.52¢/kg | 30.0% | — | 0.0% | — | — | 14.0% |
| 180100 | 33.4% | 15.0% | — | 0.0% | — | — | 14.0% |
These trade agreements reduce or eliminate duty on Chapter 18 goods. Using the correct FTA certificate of origin can significantly reduce landed costs.
| HS Code | Route | Agreement | Rate | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180100 | Australia → Thailand | TH-AU-TAFTA | Save 30.7% | |
| 180100 | China → Thailand | ASEAN-CN-FTA | Save 30.7% | |
| 180100 | India → Thailand | ASEAN-IN-FTA | Save 30.7% | |
| 180100 | Philippines → Thailand | ASEAN-IN-FTA | Save 30.7% | |
| 180200 | Australia → Thailand | TH-AU-TAFTA | Save 30.7% | |
| 180200 | China → Thailand | ASEAN-CN-FTA | Save 30.7% | |
| 180200 | India → Thailand | ASEAN-IN-FTA | Save 30.7% | |
| 180200 | Philippines → Thailand | ASEAN-IN-FTA | Save 30.7% | |
| 180310 | Australia → Thailand | TH-AU-TAFTA | Save 30.7% | |
| 180310 | China → Thailand | ASEAN-CN-FTA | Save 30.7% |
In addition to customs duty, these indirect taxes apply at the border. Rates shown are the standard rate — reduced or zero rates may apply for specific subheadings.
| Country | Tax Type | Standard Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 UAE | VAT | 5% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | GST | 10% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | IPI | 5% |
| 🇨🇳 China | VAT | 9% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | VAT | 0% |
| 🇮🇳 India | GST | 18% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | VAT | 16% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | VAT | 7% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | VAT | 15% |
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Calculate free →Data sources: National customs authorities (CBIC India, HMRC UK, USITC, CBP, SARS), WTO Tariff Profiles, and official government gazette notifications. Rates shown are MFN applied rates as of 2026-03-29. Bound rates may differ. Specific duty components (per-unit duties) are not shown in percentage comparisons. Always verify rates with the relevant customs authority before making commercial decisions.