Industrial Cocoa Butter Paste Blend from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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