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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cocoa butter fully separated from solids
Extraction of butterfat alone moves to 1804, as paste contains inseparable solids.
If in consumer cocoa powder packages
Even non-defatted paste packaged for retail cocoa use falls under 1806 preparations.
If blended with defatted cocoa to standardize fat content
Intentional fat reduction through mixing classifies as partly defatted under 1803.20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify viscosity and particle size in commercial invoice for process-specific classification confirmation
• Monitor EU Deforestation Regulation compliance for cocoa origin traceability
• Avoid misdeclaration as cocoa butter (1804)—pure paste includes solids, not separated fat
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