GCC reference snapshot collected March 2026. Current national application has not been verified. No effective date is available. The data review on September 11, 2026 does not update the rates. Reference source.

Kuwait Customs Tariff for HS Code 180610110003

Cocoa powder, sweetened with added sugar or non-artificial sweeteners in an amount ranging from 5g to 7.99g per 100ml, used in the preparation of beverages

مسحوق كاكاو مضاف إليه بيبتون أو حليب مضاف إليه سكر مضاف أو محليات غير صناعية بنسبة من 5 إلى 7.99جم/100مل، يستخدم في إعداد المشروبات

This line has not been reconciled with the Kuwait published schedule. Its value is from the historical GCC reference collected in March 2026 and must not be treated as a verified Kuwait duty.

Direct HS code answer for Kuwait

Kuwait HS Code 180610110003: 5 %

The reference dataset lists a duty value of 5 % for Cocoa powder, sweetened with added sugar or non-artificial sweeteners in an amount ranging from 5g to 7.99g per 100ml, used in the preparation of beverages.Source status: not assessed. Verify the exact national tariff line, origin treatment, taxes, restrictions, and current customs guidance before using this information in a declaration.

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Customs tariff summary

Country: Kuwait
HS / tariff code: 180610110003
Description: Cocoa powder, sweetened with added sugar or non-artificial sweeteners in an amount ranging from 5g to 7.99g per 100ml, used in the preparation of beverages
Chapter: 18 —
Heading: 1806
Subheading: 180610
Reference duty value: 5 %
VAT / tax: Check local VAT and excise rules for the import destination.
Unit / basis: Not listed in this tariff line
Source / vintage: Kuwait PAI published GCC workbook (HS 2022); historical reference, national amendments not consolidated

Customs Duty

5 %

Import permission

not assessed

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Details

HS Code: 180610110003
Chapter: 18 —
Heading: 1806
Subheading: 180610

Compare HS code 180610110003 across GCC countries

Each destination shows its own source label. Oman uses its national schedule; Qatar and UAE entries may cite their separately published references and unresolved exceptions. Other entries retain the historical GCC reference. National codes, duty notes, restrictions and tax treatment can differ; verify with the destination customs authority.

Saudi ArabiaExact code listed: 5 %United Arab EmiratesExact code listed: 5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified OmanExact code listed: 5 %Oman national schedule 2026 QatarExact code listed: 5 %Qatar Decree 31/2026 — exact code and published duty checked KuwaitExact code listed: 5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified BahrainExact code listed: 5 %

Related HS Codes (Heading 1806)

HS Code	Description	Duty
180610110000	- - - - Cocoa powder containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, containing added peptone or milk used in the preparation of beverages :	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
180610110001	Cocoa powder, sweetened only with artificial sweeteners, used in the preparation of beverages	5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
180610110002	Cocoa powder, sweetened with added sugar or non-artificial sweeteners in an amount not exceeding 5g per 100ml, used in the preparation of beverages	5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
180610110004	Cocoa powder, sweetened with added sugar or non-artificial sweeteners in an amount equal to or greater than 8g per 100ml, used in the preparation of beverages	5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
180610190000	- - - - Other	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
180610910000	- - - - Other cocoa powder containing added sugar or other sweetening matter used in the preparation of beverages:	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
180610910001	Other cocoa powder, sweetened only with artificial sweeteners, used in the preparation of beverages	5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
180610910002	Other cocoa powder, sweetened with added sugar or non-artificial sweeteners in an amount not exceeding 5g per 100ml, used in the preparation of beverages	5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
180610910003	Other cocoa powder, sweetened with added sugar or non-artificial sweeteners in an amount ranging from 5g to 7.99g per 100ml, used in the preparation of beverages	5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
180610910004	Other cocoa powder, sweetened with added sugar or non-artificial sweeteners in an amount equal to or greater than 8g per 100ml, used in the preparation of beverages	5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
180610990000	- - - - Other	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
180620100000	- - - Powders for making ice-cream containing cocoa	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
180620200000	- - - Confectionery products containing cocoa	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
180620310000	- - - - Cocoa powder containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, containing added peptone or milk used in the preparation of beverages :	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
180620310001	Cocoa products in form of concentrated liquid or paste containing cocoa, sweetened only with artificial sweeteners, used in the preparation of beverages	15 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
180620310002	Cocoa products in form of concentrated liquid or paste containing cocoa, sweetened with added sugar or non-artificial sweeteners in an amount not exceeding 5g per 100ml, used in the preparation of beverages	15 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
180620310003	Cocoa products in form of concentrated liquid or paste containing cocoa, sweetened with added sugar or non-artificial sweeteners in an amount ranging from 5g to 7.99g per 100ml, used in the preparation of beverages	15 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
180620310004	Cocoa products in form of concentrated liquid or paste containing cocoa, sweetened with added sugar or non-artificial sweeteners in an amount equal to or greater than 8g per 100ml, used in the preparation of beverages	15 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
180620390000	- - - - Other	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
180620900001	In blocks	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)

Data source: Kuwait PAI published GCC workbook (HS 2022); historical reference, national amendments not consolidated. Historical reference rates exclude VAT, excise and other national measures. Separate national entries preserve the columns printed by their source; these are not a complete shipment assessment. Full disclaimer.