1803.20.00.00/Partially Defatted Cocoa Mass/Japan

Partially Defatted Cocoa Mass from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

0%

Rate breakdown

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

• Conduct fat extraction tests pre-shipment to document partial defatting and support tariff classification

• Adhere to US note quotas for low-fat cocoa from Ireland/UK; obtain prior approval for large volumes

• Avoid contamination with undefatted cocoa to prevent blended shipments being reclassified