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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cocoa butter has been partially extracted
Defatted or partly defatted cocoa paste shifts to 1803.20 due to reduced fat content, changing the material composition heading.
If when mixed with sugar to form chocolate crumb
Addition of sugar transforms pure cocoa paste into sugar-confectionery containing cocoa under heading 1806.
If imported as raw cocoa beans instead of processed paste
Unprocessed cocoa beans remain in 1801, while grinding into liquor constitutes processing into cocoa paste under 1803.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify cocoa bean origin certification to comply with potential country-specific quotas or restrictions on cocoa products
• Provide detailed lab analysis confirming non-defatted status (butterfat >5.5%) and absence of additives to avoid reclassification
Related Products 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.
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.