HS Code 180320
Defatted Cocoa Paste
HS code 180320 covers cocoa paste that has been wholly or partly defatted, typically used in downstream food processing and cocoa powder production.
6-digit Section IVFCL
HS Code 180320 — Defatted Cocoa Paste
Cocoa paste that has had some or all of its natural fat (cocoa butter) removed. This is often an intermediate step in creating cocoa powder and other cocoa-based ingredients.
What's included
- Partially defatted cocoa liquor
- Fully defatted chocolate mass
- Defatted cacao paste
What's excluded
- Cocoa butter → use
180400(The fat itself is classified separately.)
Common examples
- Low-fat cocoa mass
- Defatted organic cocoa paste for protein bars
- Industrial defatted cocoa solids
Frequently asked questions
Why is cocoa paste defatted?
It is defatted to extract valuable cocoa butter and to create the base for cocoa powder.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Fat content percentages must be stated on the commercial invoice.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Netherlands, Germany, Indonesia
- Top importers: United States, France, Russia
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Key takeaway
Distinguished from 180310 strictly by the removal of fat content.
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