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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If after undergoing alkalization (Dutch processing)
Alkali-treated cocoa powder or paste moves to 1805, as chemical modification changes the product nature.
If blended with dairy for milk chocolate base
Incorporation of milk solids classifies it as chocolate preparations under 1806 rather than pure cocoa paste.
If for semi-defatted versions used in powder production
Partial fat removal qualifies as defatted paste under 1803.20, altering the fat content threshold.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include manufacturer's declaration specifying '100% cocoa content, not defatted' to prevent disputes over purity
• Test for heavy metals and contaminants common in cocoa; non-compliance leads to FDA holds at entry
• Avoid bulk packaging confusion—declare as industrial ingredient, not retail, to prevent tariff escalation
Related Products under HTS 1803.10.00.00
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.