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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chemically modified or fractionated
Modified vegetable fats, including those derived from cocoa, shift to Chapter 15 animal/vegetable fats.
If blended with milk or sugar for crumb
Mixtures containing cocoa with dairy become food preparations under heading 1806.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity and origin certificates to confirm classification under Chapter 18 and avoid reclassification as processed chocolate
• Check for any country-specific quantitative limits if applicable, though 1804 is generally unrestricted
• Ensure proper temperature-controlled shipping to prevent melting during transit
Related Products under HTS 1804.00.00.00
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.
Deodorized Cocoa Butter
Deodorized cocoa butter with neutral flavor for diverse applications like white chocolate. Remains classifiable under HTS 1804.00.00.00 as unconverted cocoa oil.