Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa; in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, content exceeding 2kg

HS code 180620 covers a wide range of chocolate and other cocoa-based food preparations that are packaged in bulk quantities exceeding 2kg. This industry plays a significant role in the global food and confectionery trade, catering to the growing demand for high-quality, indulgent chocolate products from both individual consumers and commercial buyers such as bakeries, confectioneries, and food manufacturers.

The production of goods under HS code 180620 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the cocoa beans are harvested, fermented, and roasted to develop the desired flavor profile. The roasted beans are then ground into cocoa liquor or cocoa powder, which is combined with other ingredients such as sugar, milk solids, and various flavorings. The mixture is then tempered, molded, and packaged in the desired bulk format, whether it be blocks, slabs, bars, or liquid/powder forms.

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 180620 include cocoa beans, sugar, milk solids, and various flavorings and additives. Specialized equipment such as roasters, grinders, tempering machines, and packaging machinery are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry relies on a robust supply chain of logistics and transportation services to move the bulk products to domestic and international markets.

The primary outputs of the HS code 180620 industry are bulk chocolate and other cocoa-based food preparations, which are then consumed or further processed by a variety of downstream industries. These include 180632 Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars, weighing 2 kg or less, 180690 Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, in containers or immediate packings, content not exceeding 2 kg, and 190190 Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or containing less than 40% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included; food preparations of goods of headings 0401 to 0404, not containing cocoa or containing less than 5% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included.