Cocoa butter, fat and oil.
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Products classified under Tariff item 1804.00.00
Bleached Cocoa Butter
Bleached cocoa butter is cocoa butter that has undergone a light bleaching process to reduce its natural color for applications where color neutrality is required, such as in certain fillings or coatings. The bleaching does not introduce chemical additives that alter its fundamental nature as cocoa fat, so it remains classified as cocoa butter under this tariff item.
Cocoa Fat Pellets
Cocoa fat pellets are cocoa butter that has been formed into small, pellet-like shapes for convenience in melting and handling during chocolate production. The pellet form is purely physical and does not alter the product's composition, which remains 100% cocoa fat. As such, it is classified as cocoa butter under this tariff item, consistent with the section note defining pellets as agglomerated products with no more than 3% binder.
Cocoa Oil
Cocoa oil is a pure fat extracted from cocoa beans, similar to cocoa butter but with a lower solidity, making it suitable for use in soaps and emollients. It is an unconverted cocoa fat or oil, and this tariff item covers all cocoa butter, fat, and oil without requiring conversion or refinement. The product's intended use in cosmetics does not affect its classification as a cocoa-derived fat.
Deodorized Cocoa Butter
Deodorized cocoa butter is cocoa butter that has been treated to remove its natural aroma, resulting in a neutral flavor profile suitable for applications like white chocolate where a mild taste is desired. The deodorization process does not introduce any non-cocoa components, so the product remains pure cocoa fat. It is therefore classified as cocoa butter under this tariff item.
Food-Grade Cocoa Butter
Food-grade cocoa butter is high-purity cocoa butter that meets strict standards for direct use in baking and confectionery. It consists solely of cocoa fat with no non-cocoa components, making it classifiable as cocoa butter under this tariff item. The food-grade designation reflects quality standards but does not change the product's fundamental nature as pure cocoa fat.
Organic Cocoa Butter
Organic cocoa butter is cocoa butter produced from organically certified cocoa beans, used in natural cosmetics and vegan products. The organic certification pertains to agricultural practices and does not alter the product's composition, which remains pure cocoa fat. It is therefore classified as cocoa butter under this tariff item, regardless of its organic status.
Pharmaceutical Cocoa Butter
Pharmaceutical cocoa butter is a highly purified form of cocoa butter used as a base in suppositories and ointments. Despite its pharmaceutical-grade purity, it remains unconverted cocoa fat without any added medicinal substances. As such, it is classified as cocoa butter under this tariff item, and not as a pharmaceutical preparation.
Pressed Cocoa Butter
Pressed cocoa butter is obtained by hydraulic pressing of cocoa liquor, a mechanical process that retains the natural aroma of the cocoa. This product is the primary cocoa fat extracted from cocoa beans and is not chemically altered. It is therefore classified as cocoa butter under this tariff item, as it is a pure cocoa fat.
Refined Cocoa Butter
Refined cocoa butter is cocoa butter that has been deodorized and filtered to achieve high purity, making it ideal for premium chocolate production. The refining process removes impurities without adding any non-cocoa substances, so the product remains a cocoa-derived fat. It is classified as cocoa butter under this tariff item.
Unrefined Cocoa Butter
Unrefined cocoa butter is extracted directly from cocoa beans without further processing, retaining its natural characteristics and aroma. It is used primarily in chocolate manufacturing and cosmetics as a pure fat. Since it is a pure fat derived directly from cocoa beans without any additives, it is classified as cocoa butter under this tariff item.