Partially Defatted Cocoa Mass from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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