US Tariffs on Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations from Germany — 10% (2026)

Among US trading partners for cocoa and cocoa preparations, Germany plays a notable role, with approximately $252B in total bilateral trade.

As of March 2026, cocoa and cocoa preparations imports from Germany face a base tariff rate of 10% under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. This rate replaced the previous IEEPA reciprocal tariff following the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in V.O.S. Selections Inc. v. United States on February 20, 2026.

Under the Trade Act of 1974, Section 122 tariffs are limited to 150 days. The current 10% rate expires around July 24, 2026. Congressional action would be required to extend these tariffs beyond that date.

Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations (HTS Chapter 18) carry an average MFN duty rate of 3.5% in addition to the Section 122 tariff. No additional Section 232 or Section 301 surcharges apply to most products in this category from Germany.

Key products in HTS Chapter 18 imported from Germany include Cocoa beans, Cocoa butter, Cocoa powder, Chocolate bars, Chocolate chips, and Cocoa paste.