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Home / 🇦🇺 Australia Tariffs / HS 18.02

🇦🇺 Australia Import Tariff: HS 18.02

Cocoa; shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste

MFN Tariff Rate6.1%
HS Code18.02
ProductCocoa; shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste
Classification LevelHeading
Importing Country🇦🇺 Australia

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 18.02 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore0.7%0.3%RCEP
🇦🇪 UAE1.8%0.3%India-UAE CEPA
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia4.7%——
🇯🇵 Japan4.8%1.6%JVEPA/RCEP
🇨🇦 Canada5.9%0.1%UK-Canada TCA
🇦🇺 Australia(current)6.1%——
🇹🇼 Taiwan6.2%1.6%ASTEP
🇬🇧 United Kingdom7.1%——
🇰🇷 South Korea8.1%——
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)9%——
🇮🇩 Indonesia9.1%0.8%RCEP
🇺🇸 United States9.5%——
🇹🇭 Thailand9.6%4.5%RCEP
🇲🇽 Mexico9.7%0.1%EU-Mexico FTA
🇿🇦 South Africa9.9%3.5%UK-SACUM
🇻🇳 Vietnam10.5%3.6%EVFTA
🇹🇷 Turkey10.9%5.3%Turkey-Korea FTA
China11.4%2.1%RCEP
🇧🇷 Brazil15.7%6.8%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55
🇮🇳 India15.9%0.2%ASEAN-India FTA

Import Documents for Australia

Typical documents required when importing HS 18.02 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 Australia

18.01Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted1801.00Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted1802.00Cocoa; shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste18.03Cocoa; paste; whether or not defatted1803.10Cocoa; paste, not defatted1803.20Cocoa; paste, wholly or partly defatted

View This Tariff in Other Countries

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

Import Cocoa; shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste into Australia

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Full HS Code Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 18.02 in Australia?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Cocoa; shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste (HS 18.02) into Australia is 6.1%.
Does Australia have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 18.02?
No preferential FTA rate is currently available for this product in Australia. The standard MFN rate of 6.1% applies.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 18.02?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 0.7% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 18.02 into Australia?
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 Australia before making business decisions.