Verified tariff evidence · HS 180690

Chocolate and cocoa food preparations import duty in Australia

The exact HS 180690 national lines in this evidence set show a base MFN rate of 5%. The detailed destination code and product description decide which line applies.

Tariff snapshot checked 20 June 2026; source and line details are shown below.

The short answer

Base MFN duty: 5%
National tariff lines found: 1 exact-HS6 line
Import tax input: 10% — Standard Australian GST on taxable importations.
Tariff source: Australian Border Force Working Tariff (2026)

This is not an all-in rate. Origin preferences, anti-dumping or other trade measures, excise, quotas, entry fees and broker charges are not included in the MFN figure.

National tariff lines under HS 180690

Match the physical product to the wording, not just the six-digit heading. A rate range exists when the national schedule divides the heading by use, construction, material or another feature.

Australia MFN lines extracted from Australian Border Force Working Tariff
National code	Official description	MFN rate
`1806.90.00`	- Other	5%

Classification checks for chocolate and cocoa food preparations

HS 180690 is a residual subheading for chocolate and food preparations containing cocoa. National lines may split products by form, ingredients, sugar or dairy content.

What form is the product sold in?
What are the cocoa, sugar and dairy contents?
Does a more specific subheading describe it?

See what HS 180690 includes and excludes.

Worked import-cost example

This illustration uses A$1,000.00 of goods, A$75.00 shipping and A$25.00 insurance. The illustration applies duty to customs value and adds international transport and insurance when estimating GST.

Effect of the evidenced MFN line on the example shipment
Scenario	Rate	Duty	Import tax	Illustrative total
Evidenced base rate	5%	A$50.00	A$115.00	A$1,265.00

Tax limitation: Standard 10% GST is used. GST-free treatment and product-specific border charges require separate checks.

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Shipment value

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Estimated import cost

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Estimated totalLoading ratesGoods, shipping, insurance, calculated duty, known extra duties, and VAT/GST where available.

Customs valueA$1,100.00

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Evidence and official sources

Classification and base MFN tariff Australian Border Force Working Tariff
Exact HS 180690 rows; reference year 2026.
Import tax Australian Taxation Office GST
Standard Australian GST on taxable importations.

Evidence snapshot: 2026-06-20T15:36:38.213Z. The source may have changed after that date, so check it again before placing an order or making a declaration.