Chapter 18 · Cocoa and cocoa preparations
1806.90.40
Food preparations of goods of headings 04.01 to 04.04, containing 5% or more but not exceeding 10% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, specially prepared for infants or young children, not put up for retail sale
- 1806 Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa
- 1806.90 - Other:
- - - Food preparations of goods of headings 04.01 to 04.04, containing 5% or more but not exceeding 10% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, specially prepared for infants or young children, not put up for retail sale
Sô cô la và các chế phẩm thực phẩm khác có chứa ca cao / - Loại khác: / - - Các chế phẩm thực phẩm làm từ sản phẩm thuộc các nhóm từ 04.01 đến 04.04, có chứa từ 5% trở lên nhưng không quá 10% tính theo khối lượng là ca cao đã khử toàn bộ chất béo, được chế biến đặc biệt cho trẻ sơ sinh hoặc trẻ nhỏ, chưa đóng gói để bán lẻ
Taxes applicable in 2026
Source: consolidated BT2026 tariff (updated 05/04/2026)
Ordinary import duty
37.5%
15/2023/QĐ-TTg · 15 Jul 2023
Preferential (MFN)
25%
26/2023/NĐ-CP · 15 Jul 2023
VAT
8 / 10 (several rates)
181/2025/NĐ-CP · 1 Jul 2025
Excise tax
No data
Environmental tax
No data
Export duty
No data
Special preferential (FTA) rates – 2026
| FTA | Rate | Data basis | Proof of origin | Legal basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AANZFTA | 0% Lowest published | Consolidated BT2026 2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn) |
AANZ | 121/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| ACFTA | 0% (except MM) Lowest published | Consolidated BT2026 2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn) |
E | 118/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| AJCEP | 0% Lowest published | Consolidated BT2026 01/4/2026 - 31/3/2027 |
AJ | 120/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| AKFTA | 0% Lowest published | Consolidated BT2026 2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn) |
AK | 119/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| ATIGA | 0% Lowest published | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
D | 126/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| CPTPP | 0% Lowest published | Consolidated BT2026 (VI) |
CPTPP | 115/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| VJEPA | 0% Lowest published | Consolidated BT2026 01/4/2026 - 31/3/2027 |
JV · Form VJ | 124/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| VKFTA | 0% Lowest published | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
VK | 125/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| VN-EAEU | 0% Lowest published | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
EAV | 113/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| VN-LAO | 0% Lowest published | Consolidated BT2026 | S | 206/2025/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| VCFTA | 2% | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
VC | 112/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| EVFTA | 3.1% | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
EUR.1 | 116/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| UKVFTA | 3.1% | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
EUR.1 | 117/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| AIFTA | 5% | Consolidated BT2026 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2026 |
AI | 122/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| RCEP (Annex A) BN, KH, ID, LA, MY, MM, PH, SG, TH |
12.5% | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
RCEP Form / Declaration of origin | 129/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| RCEP (Annex B) AU |
12.5% | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
RCEP Form / Declaration of origin | 129/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| RCEP (Annex C) CN |
12.5% | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
RCEP Form / Declaration of origin | 129/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| RCEP (Annex E) KR |
12.5% | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
RCEP Form / Declaration of origin | 129/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| RCEP (Annex F) NZ |
12.5% | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
RCEP Form / Declaration of origin | 129/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| RCEP (Annex D) JP |
13.6% | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
RCEP Form / Declaration of origin | 129/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| VIFTA | 17.5% | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
Form VI (verify) | 131/2024/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| AHKFTA | 25% | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
AHK | 123/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| VN-CAM | No data | No data | S | 56/2026/NĐ-CP | No data |
| VNCU | No data | No data | VNCB · Form VC (Cuba) | 114/2022/NĐ-CP | No data |
A published rate does not mean the goods qualify. Origin rules and valid proof of origin are required.
Rate history / phase-down by year
From the 2022–2027 FTA schedule worksheets
| FTA | Periods |
|---|---|
| ACFTA AC · row 2371 |
2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn)0%
Excluded countries: MM |
| ATIGA AT · row 2332 |
20220%
20230%
20240%
20250%
20260%
20270%
Product-specific rule: RVC40 hoặc CTSH |
| AJCEP AJ · row 2370 |
30/12/2022 - 31/3/20232%
01/4/2023 - 31/3/20240%
01/4/2024 - 31/3/20250%
01/4/2025 - 31/3/20260%
01/4/2026 - 31/3/20270%
01/4/2027 - 31/3/20280%
|
| VJEPA VJ · row 2372 |
30/12/2022 - 31/3/20234%
01/4/2023 - 31/3/20242%
01/4/2024 - 31/3/20250%
01/4/2025 - 31/3/20260%
01/4/2026 - 31/3/20270%
01/4/2027 - 31/3/20280%
|
| AKFTA AK · row 2374 |
2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn)0%
Rate with exclusions: 0 |
| AANZFTA AANZ · row 2338 |
2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn)0%
Rate column F (hidden): 0 |
| AIFTA AI · row 2334 |
30/12/20225%
31/12/2022 - 30/12/20235%
31/12/2023 - 30/12/20245%
31/12/2024 - 31/12/20255%
01/01/2026 - 31/12/20265%
01/01/2027 - 31/12/20275%
|
| VKFTA VK · row 2332 |
20220%
20230%
20240%
20250%
20260%
20270%
|
| VCFTA VC · row 2381 |
202210%
20238%
20246%
20254%
20262%
20270%
|
| VN-EAEU EAV · row 2374 |
20226.8%
20234.5%
20242.3%
20250%
20260%
20270%
|
| AHKFTA AKH · row 2386 |
202225%
202325%
202425%
202525%
202625%
202725%
|
| EVFTA EV-NK · row 2357 |
202215.6%
202312.5%
20249.3%
20256.2%
20263.1%
20270%
Change flag (helper): X |
| UKVFTA UKV · row 2359 |
202215.6%
202312.5%
20249.3%
20256.2%
20263.1%
20270%
Change flag (helper): X |
| CPTPP CPTPP · row 2353 |
(I) → 2021*6.6%
(II) → 2022*3.3%
(III) → 2023*0%
(IV) → 2024*0%
(V) → 2025*0%
(VI) → 2026*0%
(VII) → 2027*0%
|
| RCEP A RCEPT-A · row 2376 |
202222.5%
202320%
202417.5%
202515%
202612.5%
202710%
|
| RCEP B B · row 2376 |
202222.5%
202320%
202417.5%
202515%
202612.5%
202710%
|
| RCEP C C · row 2376 |
202222.5%
202320%
202417.5%
202515%
202612.5%
202710%
|
| RCEP D D · row 2376 |
202222.7%
202320.5%
202418.2%
202515.9%
202613.6%
202711.4%
|
| RCEP E E · row 2379 |
202222.5%
202320%
202417.5%
202515%
202612.5%
202710%
|
| RCEP F F · row 2376 |
202222.5%
202320%
202417.5%
202515%
202612.5%
202710%
|
| VIFTA VI · row 2213 |
202422.5%
202520%
202617.5%
202715%
Helper column J: 8 |
* CPTPP periods (I)–(VII) are mapped to years by matching BT2026 (DERIVED data – verify).
Advisory & warnings
General assessment (origin not considered). Run Smart Tariff Advisory for an origin-specific assessment.
YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED FTA-013 FTA rate not lower than MFN
- Description
- AHKFTA 25%: the preferential rate is equal to or higher than the MFN rate (25%) in the source tariff – claiming the FTA brings no saving.
- Related data
- MFN 25%
- Recommended action
- Consider the MFN rate (if the origin qualifies for MFN treatment) instead of preparing FTA origin documents.
- Verification status
- Not verified – check required
YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED HS-003 Classification Review Required – similar lines exist
- Description
- Subheading 1806.90 has 4 lines; 1806.90.40 is distinguished from its siblings by: Food preparations of goods of headings 04.01 to 04.04, containing 5% or more but not exceeding 10% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, specially prepared for infants or young children, not put up for retail sale.
- Related data
- 1806.90.10 Chocolate confectionery in tablets or pastilles; 1806.90.30 Food preparations of flour, meal, starch or malt extract, containing 40% or more but not exceeding 50% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis; 1806.90.90 Other
- Legal reference
- 31/2022/TT-BTC
- Recommended action
- Verify the distinguishing features; consider an advance classification ruling if uncertain.
- Verification status
- Not verified – check required
YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED TAX-001 Several VAT rates
- Description
- The VAT column shows "8/10".
- Legal reference
- 181/2025/NĐ-CP
- Recommended action
- Determine the VAT rate by the nature of goods and reduction rules (174/2025/NĐ-CP, Annex I/II).
- Verification status
- Not verified – check required
GRAY – DATA UNAVAILABLE TR-004 Not Assessed – Additional Regulatory Verification Required
- Description
- The source file records no trade remedy for 1806.90.40. This does NOT mean there is no risk.
- Recommended action
- Check the MOIT Trade Remedies Authority database.
- Verification status
- Not verified – check required
GREEN – VERIFIED DQ-001 MFN rate present in the source
- Description
- The MFN rate 25% for 1806.90.40 was checked against BT2026 (cell BT2026!N2361), basis 26/2023/NĐ-CP.
- Legal reference
- 26/2023/NĐ-CP
- Recommended action
- Verification scope: matched against source file version 2026.04.05; not a substitute for the legal text.
- Verification status
- Checked against the source tariff file
Chapter notes
Notes
1. This Chapter does not cover:
(a) Food preparations containing more than 20% by weight of sausage, meat, meat offal, blood, insects, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or any combination thereof (Chapter 16);
(b) Preparations of headings 04.03, 19.01, 19.02, 19.04, 19.05, 21.05, 22.02, 22.08, 30.03 or 30.04.
2. Heading 18.06 includes sugar confectionery containing cocoa and, subject to Note 1 to this Chapter, other food preparations containing cocoa.
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