Not defatted
Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted: > Not defatted
Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 1803.10.00.00
Unsweetened Cocoa Mass Paste
Unsweetened cocoa mass is non-defatted cocoa paste ground from fermented and roasted cocoa beans, preserving all natural cocoa butter. Classified under HTS 1803.10.00.00 for its pure form without defatting or added ingredients. Primarily used in industrial chocolate compounding and baking applications.
Industrial Cocoa Butter Paste Blend
Non-defatted cocoa paste standardized for consistent viscosity in industrial molding, containing natural cocoa butter levels. Classified HTS 1803.10.00.00 for pure, undefatted composition used in mass chocolate production. Blend ensures uniform melting properties.
Cocoa Liquor for Chocolate Manufacturing
Cocoa liquor, also known as cocoa paste not defatted, is produced by grinding cocoa beans to extract a thick liquid containing both cocoa solids and cocoa butter without removing any fat content. It falls under HTS 1803.10.00.00 as pure, undefatted cocoa paste used primarily as the base ingredient in chocolate production. This non-defatted form retains the natural butterfat essential for melting and molding processes.
Organic Cocoa Paste Non-Defatted
Organic-certified cocoa paste retains full natural butterfat from certified organic cocoa beans, ground without defatting. HTS 1803.10.00.00 applies to this pure, undefatted form ideal for high-end organic chocolate manufacturing. Organic status requires verified supply chain documentation.
Bulk Cocoa Nibs Paste
Paste made from coarsely ground cocoa nibs without defatting, containing full cocoa solids and butter in natural proportions. Falls under HTS 1803.10.00.00 as non-defatted cocoa paste for large-scale confectionery production. Typically shipped in bulk for industrial processing.
Premium Single-Origin Cocoa Paste
Non-defatted cocoa paste from single-origin beans like Madagascar or Venezuela, preserving unique flavor profiles and full butterfat. HTS 1803.10.00.00 covers this pure paste for artisan chocolate makers. High cocoa content ensures premium quality without additives.