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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If minimally pressed with high residual fat
Cocoa paste retaining most natural butterfat is classified as not defatted.
If ground and mixed into cocoa powder for food use
Grinding defatted cake into usable powder for preparations enters heading 1806.
If imported as raw cocoa beans before pressing
Unprocessed cocoa beans prior to any defatting fall under raw cocoa heading 1801.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include processing records showing hydraulic pressing to achieve defatted state for customs validation
• Watch for moisture content limits to prevent mold issues during transit; use ventilated containers
• Label with precise fat content to differentiate from full-fat cocoa cake under other subheadings
Related Products 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.
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.