Industrial Cocoa Butter Paste Blend
Industrial cocoa butter paste blend is a non-defatted cocoa paste standardized for consistent viscosity in molding applications, retaining natural cocoa butter levels. As it is not defatted and contains only cocoa-derived ingredients, it qualifies under tariff item 1803.10.00 for pure, undefatted cocoa paste.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the blend includes added sugar or other ingredients
Cocoa preparations with added sweeteners fall under heading 18.06.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the blend contains no additives like emulsifiers or vegetable fats, which could change classification
• Provide a detailed product specification sheet to customs
• Ensure the paste is labeled as non-defatted cocoa paste for accurate tariff classification
Related Products under Tariff item 1803.10.00
Bulk Cocoa Nibs Paste
Bulk cocoa nibs paste is produced by grinding cocoa nibs without removing any cocoa butter, resulting in a non-defatted cocoa paste with full cocoa solids and natural fat content. This product falls under tariff item 1803.10.00 as it is a cocoa paste that has not been defatted, suitable for large-scale confectionery production.
Cocoa Liquor for Chocolate Manufacturing
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.
Organic Cocoa Paste Non-Defatted
Organic cocoa paste that is non-defatted retains full natural butterfat from certified organic cocoa beans, ground without any defatting process. This pure, undefatted form is ideal for high-end organic chocolate manufacturing and falls under tariff item 1803.10.00.
Premium Single-Origin Cocoa Paste
Premium single-origin cocoa paste is a non-defatted paste made from beans sourced from specific regions, preserving unique flavor profiles and full butterfat content. This pure paste, without defatting or added ingredients, falls under tariff item 1803.10.00 for artisan chocolate makers.
Unsweetened Cocoa Mass Paste
Unsweetened cocoa mass paste is a non-defatted cocoa paste ground from fermented and roasted cocoa beans, preserving all natural cocoa butter without any defatting. This pure form, without added sugar or other ingredients, falls under tariff item 1803.10.00.