HTSUS, United States
1803.20.00.00
Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted / Wholly or partly defatted
Classification path
- Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted
- Wholly or partly defatted
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- 0.2¢/kg
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 6.6¢/kg
- Unit of quantity
- kg
Trade agreement rates
FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA
Related lines in heading 1803
About heading 1803
Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted
Heading 1803 covers cocoa paste, also called cocoa mass or cocoa liquor, whether or not the cocoa fat has been removed. It has two declarable lines: 1803.10.00.00 for not defatted paste at a general (MFN) rate of Free, and 1803.20.00.00 for wholly or partly defatted paste at a general (MFN) rate of 0.2 cents/kg.
Full guide to heading 1803Products in this heading
- Bulk cocoa mass (cocoa liquor) blocks
- Unsweetened full-fat cocoa paste
- Partially defatted cocoa paste
- Wholly defatted cocoa paste
- Cocoa press cake from cocoa paste production
- Industrial cocoa paste for chocolate manufacturing
- Ground cocoa nib paste with no added sugar
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for cocoa paste that is not defatted?
Use 1803.10.00.00. Its general (MFN) rate is Free.
What is the duty on wholly or partly defatted cocoa paste?
The general (MFN) rate for 1803.20.00.00 is 0.2 cents/kg.
How do I classify partly defatted cocoa paste?
Classify it under 1803.20.00.00. The general (MFN) rate is 0.2 cents/kg because that line covers wholly or partly defatted cocoa paste.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.