Cocoa Press Cake Partly Defatted from China
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.
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
Import Tips
• Use nitrogen-flushed packaging to preserve quality and prevent oxidation during ocean freight
• Submit analytical reports confirming partial defatting to avoid duties under higher-tariff codes
• Check for heavy metal contaminants common in cocoa; provide test results for FDA entry