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Wholly or partly defatted

Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted: > Wholly or partly defatted

Duty Rate (from China)

7.5%
MFN Base RateFree

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)

Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Total Effective Rate7.5%

Products classified under HTS 1803.20.00.00

Cocoa Liquor Partly Defatted

Cocoa liquor that has been partially defatted through pressing to reduce butterfat content, resulting in a thick paste used primarily in chocolate manufacturing. It falls under HTS 1803.20.00.00 as it is cocoa paste that is partly defatted, distinguishing it from fully defatted or undefatted varieties in heading 1803.

Defatted Cocoa Cake

A dry, crumbly cake produced by pressing cocoa beans to remove a significant portion of cocoa butter, used for extracting cocoa powder. Classified under HTS 1803.20.00.00 because it is partly or wholly defatted cocoa paste in solid form before final grinding.

Partially Defatted Cocoa Mass

Cocoa mass with partial fat removal, maintaining a paste-like consistency for use in industrial chocolate blending. It qualifies for HTS 1803.20.00.00 as wholly or partly defatted cocoa paste, separate from full cocoa liquor.

Cocoa Press Cake Partly Defatted

Solid residue from cocoa nib pressing where part of the butterfat is extracted, ideal for powder production. Under HTS 1803.20.00.00 for its defatted cocoa paste nature before pulverization.

Industrial Defatted Cocoa Paste

Bulk cocoa paste defatted for industrial applications like bakery fillings and chocolate compounds. HTS 1803.20.00.00 covers this as partly or wholly defatted, excluding retail confectionery.

Low-Fat Cocoa Block Defatted

Compressed blocks of partly defatted cocoa paste for easy handling in factories. Fits HTS 1803.20.00.00 due to defatting process removing substantial cocoa butter.

Cocoa Paste 15% Butterfat

Precisely defatted cocoa paste with 15% residual butterfat, tailored for premium chocolate bases. Classified in HTS 1803.20.00.00 for partial defatting level.