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Refined Cocoa Butter from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

7.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))

Import Tips

Provide lab analysis showing free fatty acid (FFA) content below 1.75% for quality compliance

Label clearly as 'cocoa butter' to distinguish from cocoa powder or liquor

Use refrigerated containers; melting point is around 34-38°C

Refined Cocoa Butter from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1804.00.00.00