HS Code 180400
Cocoa Butter Fat and Oil
HS code 180400 covers cocoa butter, fat, and oil extracted from cocoa beans, utilised globally in high-end chocolate production and cosmetic formulations.
6-digit Section IVReefer
HS Code 180400 — Cocoa Butter Fat and Oil
The pale-yellow vegetable fat extracted from the cocoa bean. It has a mild chocolate flavour and is used extensively in both the chocolate industry and the cosmetics/pharmaceutical industries.
What's included
- Refined cocoa butter
- Crude cocoa butter
- Cocoa oil
- Cocoa fat
What's excluded
- Cocoa powder → use
180500(Powder is the solid remains after fat extraction.)
Common examples
- Pure Prime Pressed (PPP) cocoa butter
- Deodorized cocoa butter for skin creams
- Food-grade cocoa fat for confectionery
Frequently asked questions
Is cocoa butter for skin the same code?
Yes, regardless of whether it is for food or cosmetic use, pure cocoa butter is classified under 180400.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 6.5%
- Documentation: May requires safety data sheets (SDS) if used for industrial cosmetic purposes.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: Netherlands, Malaysia, Indonesia
- Top importers: United States, Germany, Belgium
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Key takeaway
Highly valuable commodity used in both food and beauty industries.
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