Cocoa Liquor Partly Defatted from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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