Cocoa Liquor for Chocolate Manufacturing from Mexico
Cocoa liquor, also known as cocoa paste, is made by grinding cocoa beans into a thick liquid that retains both cocoa solids and cocoa butter without any fat removal. This non-defatted cocoa paste is used as a base ingredient in chocolate manufacturing and falls under tariff item 1803.10.00.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Keep documentation showing the paste is not defatted, such as lab analysis or production records
• Confirm the product does not contain added sweeteners or flavorings
• Check if a food import license is required from the CFIA