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 180690310000

- - - - Cocoa powder containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, containing added peptone or milk used in the preparation of beverages :

- - - - منتجات بشكل سائل مركز أو معجون محتوية على كاكاو مضاف إليها سكر أو مواد تحلية أخر، تستخدم في اعداد المشروبات :

Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)

Schedule duty or measure: 5 %.

source checked .

Kuwait Public Authority for Industry — GCC tariff workbook, row 2580.

Products listed under this code (1 source entries)
  • - - - - Cocoa powder containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, containing added peptone or milk used in the preparation of beverages

Historical GCC reference published by Kuwait Public Authority for Industry, not a consolidated current Kuwait duty. The workbook is labelled 2022; the authority links it for the 2025 code transition. Neither label establishes a 2026 rate or a line-level effective date. Later amendments, national exceptions, trade remedies, preferential origin and import permissions require separate confirmation.

Amendment history and additional sources

Kuwait PAI official tariff download page

Kuwait PAI notice — 12-digit codes for industrial exemption certificates from 1 January 2025

Direct HS code answer for Kuwait

Kuwait HS Code 180690310000: 5 %

The cited published schedule reports 5 % for - - - - Cocoa powder containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, containing added peptone or milk 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.

Customs tariff summary

Country
Kuwait
HS / tariff code
180690310000
Description
- - - - Cocoa powder containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, containing added peptone or milk used in the preparation of beverages :
Chapter
18 —
Heading
1806
Subheading
180690
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 Public Authority for Industry — GCC tariff workbook, row 2580

Customs Duty

5 %

Import permission

not assessed

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Details

HS Code
180690310000
Chapter
18 —
Heading
1806
Subheading
180690

Compare HS code 180690310000 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.

Related HS Codes (Heading 1806)

HS CodeDescriptionDuty
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)
180610110001Cocoa powder, sweetened only with artificial sweeteners, used in the preparation of beverages5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
180610110002Cocoa powder, sweetened with added sugar or non-artificial sweeteners in an amount not exceeding 5g per 100ml, used in the preparation of beverages5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
180610110003Cocoa 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 beverages5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
180610110004Cocoa 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 beverages5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
180610190000- - - - Other5 %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)
180610910001Other cocoa powder, sweetened only with artificial sweeteners, used in the preparation of beverages5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
180610910002Other cocoa powder, sweetened with added sugar or non-artificial sweeteners in an amount not exceeding 5g per 100ml, used in the preparation of beverages5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
180610910003Other 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 beverages5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
180610910004Other 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 beverages5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
180610990000- - - - Other5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
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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)
180620310001Cocoa products in form of concentrated liquid or paste containing cocoa, sweetened only with artificial sweeteners, used in the preparation of beverages15 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
180620310002Cocoa 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 beverages15 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
180620310003Cocoa 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 beverages15 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
180620310004Cocoa 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 beverages15 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
180620390000- - - - Other5 %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.