Cocoa Oil
Pure cocoa oil extracted for use in soaps and emollients, distinct from butter by lower solidity. HTS 1804.00.00.00 covers all unconverted cocoa fats/oils.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If animal fats predominant
Predominantly animal fat mixtures (even with cocoa) under Chapter 15.
If saponified into soap base
Soap bases from cocoa oil become Chapter 34 products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Differentiate from cocoa butter via melting point in documentation
• Comply with cosmetic ingredient labeling if for personal care
• Use dark, cool storage to prevent rancidity
Related Products under HTS 1804.00.00.00
Unrefined Cocoa Butter
Unrefined cocoa butter extracted from cocoa beans, used primarily in chocolate manufacturing and cosmetics. It falls under HTS 1804.00.00.00 as it is a pure fat derived directly from cocoa beans without further processing beyond pressing.
Refined Cocoa Butter
Refined cocoa butter, deodorized and filtered for high purity, ideal for premium chocolate production. Classified under HTS 1804.00.00.00 as it remains a cocoa-derived fat without additives.
Food-Grade Cocoa Butter
Food-grade cocoa butter meeting strict purity standards for direct use in baking and confectionery. It is purely cocoa fat, fitting HTS 1804.00.00.00 without any non-cocoa components.
Pharmaceutical Cocoa Butter
Highly purified cocoa butter for suppositories and ointments in pharmaceuticals. Classified under HTS 1804.00.00.00 due to its status as unconverted cocoa fat.
Organic Cocoa Butter
Certified organic cocoa butter from sustainable cocoa beans, used in natural cosmetics and vegan products. It qualifies for HTS 1804.00.00.00 as pure cocoa fat.
Cocoa Fat Pellets
Cocoa butter formed into convenient pellets for easy melting in chocolate production. Still pure cocoa fat, thus under HTS 1804.00.00.00.