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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3004.90Higher: 10% vs 7.5%

If pre-formed into suppositories

Finished medicinal suppositories are medicaments under Chapter 30.

1516.20Higher: 17.7% vs 7.5%

If hydrogenated for stability

Hydrogenated cocoa fats become modified vegetable fats in Chapter 15.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify USP or BP grade with certificates of analysis for FDA import

Declare end-use as pharmaceutical to potentially qualify for reduced duties

Store below 30°C to maintain suppository base integrity