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

Tariff Rate Breakdown

10%
Section 122 Base
10%
Total Effective Rate

Among US trading partners for cocoa and cocoa preparations, United Kingdom plays a notable role, with approximately $138B in total bilateral trade.

As of March 2026, cocoa and cocoa preparations imports from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom.

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

Common Products in Chapter 18

Cocoa beansCocoa butterCocoa powderChocolate barsChocolate chipsCocoa pasteWhite chocolateHot cocoa mix

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current tariff rate on cocoa and cocoa preparations from United Kingdom?
As of March 2026, cocoa and cocoa preparations from United Kingdom face a base tariff of 10% under Section 122. The effective rate can be up to 10%.
Will the tariff on cocoa and cocoa preparations from United Kingdom change?
The Section 122 tariff of 10% expires approximately July 24, 2026, unless Congress extends it. Monitor legislative developments for updates.
How did the Supreme Court ruling affect cocoa and cocoa preparations imports from United Kingdom?
The Supreme Court's February 20, 2026 ruling struck down IEEPA reciprocal tariffs as exceeding presidential authority. The president signed a replacement 10% tariff under Section 122 the same day, effective February 24.

Related Pages

🇬🇧 All tariffs from United Kingdom
Chapter 18: Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations
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🇲🇽 Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations from Mexico
🇨🇳 Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations from China
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