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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as whole or broken cocoa nibs, not ground to paste
State of completion matters—unground nibs stay in 1801 as raw cocoa, grinding creates 1803 paste.
If quota-eligible low-fat chocolate crumb form
Processing with sugar under specific butterfat limits enters quantitative restrictions of 1806.20.
If finely ground and alkali-processed into cocoa drink base
Fine powdering and alkalization reclassifies to alkalized cocoa under 1805.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use ISO tankers or flexitanks for bulk liquid paste to minimize contamination and ensure temperature control below 50°C
• Provide grind size specifications to distinguish from cocoa powder classifications
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