HS Code 1804
Cocoa Butter, Fat and Oil
HS code 1804 is used for cocoa butter, fat, and oil extracted from cocoa beans, serving as a primary raw material for confectionery and skincare products.
4-digit Section IVReefer
HS Code 1804 — Cocoa Butter, Fat and Oil
Cocoa butter is the edible pale-yellow fat extracted from the cocoa bean. It is a critical ingredient in chocolate manufacturing and is also widely used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries for its stable melting point.
What's included
- Refined cocoa butter
- Crude cocoa butter
- Cocoa fat
- Cocoa oil
What's excluded
- Chocolate bars → use
1806(Finished chocolate contains added sugar and other ingredients.)
Common examples
- Deodorised cocoa butter
- Press-extracted cocoa fat
- Pure prime pressed cocoa oil
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between crude and refined cocoa butter for HS classification?
Both fall under 1804; however, refining processes like deodorisation may affect the 10-digit tariff subheading in certain countries.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Health certificates are often required for food-grade shipments.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: Netherlands, Malaysia, Ivory Coast
- Top importers: United States, Germany, Belgium
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Key takeaway
The essential fat of the cocoa bean, universal across food and cosmetic shipping sectors.
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