Industrial Defatted Cocoa Paste
Bulk cocoa paste defatted for industrial applications like bakery fillings and chocolate compounds. This product is partly or wholly defatted cocoa paste, falling under tariff item 1803.20.00, and is not a retail confectionery preparation.
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 paste is mixed with sugar or other sweeteners
Food preparations containing cocoa fall under heading 18.06.
If the paste is not defatted
Non-defatted cocoa paste is classified under the other tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not mixed with other ingredients like sugar or milk, which would move it to heading 18.06
• Provide a detailed product specification sheet for customs clearance
• Verify the paste is for industrial use, not retail sale, to avoid additional labelling requirements
Related Products under Tariff item 1803.20.00
Cocoa Liquor Partly Defatted
Cocoa liquor that has been partially defatted through pressing to reduce butterfat content, resulting in a thick paste used primarily in chocolate manufacturing. This product falls under tariff item 1803.20.00 as it is cocoa paste that is partly defatted, distinct from wholly defatted or non-defatted cocoa paste.
Cocoa Paste 15% Butterfat
Precisely defatted cocoa paste with 15% residual butterfat, tailored for premium chocolate bases. This product is a partly defatted cocoa paste, meeting the description of tariff item 1803.20.00, which covers cocoa paste that is wholly or partly defatted.
Cocoa Press Cake Partly Defatted
Solid residue from cocoa nib pressing where part of the butterfat is extracted, ideal for powder production. Although it is a cake, it is essentially partly defatted cocoa paste before pulverization, and thus falls under tariff item 1803.20.00 as partly defatted cocoa paste.
Defatted Cocoa Cake
A dry, crumbly cake produced by pressing cocoa beans to remove a significant portion of cocoa butter, used for extracting cocoa powder. This product is partly or wholly defatted cocoa paste in cake form, falling under tariff item 1803.20.00 before further processing into powder.
Low-Fat Cocoa Block Defatted
Compressed blocks of partly defatted cocoa paste for easy handling in factories. These blocks are a form of partly defatted cocoa paste, falling under tariff item 1803.20.00, as the defatting process removes substantial cocoa butter.
Partially Defatted Cocoa Mass
Cocoa mass with partial fat removal, maintaining a paste-like consistency for use in industrial chocolate blending. This product qualifies for tariff item 1803.20.00 as wholly or partly defatted cocoa paste, separate from full cocoa liquor.