Unrefined Cocoa Butter from China
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.
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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