Unsweetened Cocoa Mass Paste from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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
• 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