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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not defatted or less than partial defatting
Undefatted cocoa paste with higher butterfat content (>22%) falls under the wholly undefatted subheading.
If processed into chocolate crumb for retail
Further processing into low-fat chocolate crumb shifts classification to Chapter 18 preparations containing cocoa.
If alkalized or dutched during processing
Alkalized cocoa powder or paste derived from defatted cocoa moves to heading 1805 for cocoa powder preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify butterfat content via lab analysis to confirm 'partly defatted' status (typically 10-22% fat) and avoid misclassification
• Provide certificate of origin and composition documentation, as quantitative limits apply to low-fat cocoa products from certain countries
• Declare exact defatting percentage to prevent reclassification into undefatted cocoa paste under 1803.10
Related Products under HTS 1803.20.00.00
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.