1803.20.00.00/Cocoa Paste 15% Butterfat/China

Cocoa Paste 15% Butterfat from China

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

Duty Rate — China → United States

7.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%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)

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Specify exact butterfat % on commercial invoice for audit-proof entry

• Use ISO-certified labs for fat content verification to speed customs clearance

• Pair with hedging against cocoa price volatility for cost predictability