Cocoa; paste; whether or not defatted

HS v2017 Code: 1803

About cocoa; paste; whether or not defatted

HS code 1803 covers the classification of cocoa paste, a crucial ingredient in the production of chocolate and other cocoa-based products. As a key component of the global confectionery industry, the cocoa paste trade plays a significant role in the broader food and beverage sector. This industry not only supports the manufacturing of chocolate but also supplies essential inputs to a wide range of other food processing activities.

Production process

Cocoa paste is produced through a multi-step process that begins with the fermentation and drying of cocoa beans. The dried beans are then roasted, winnowed, and ground into a thick, smooth paste. Depending on the desired properties, the paste may undergo further processing, such as defatting or alkalization, to modify its characteristics. The resulting cocoa paste can be used directly in confectionery products or as a base for other cocoa-derived ingredients.

Production inputs

The primary input for the cocoa paste industry is, of course, 0901 Cocoa beans. Other key resources include processing equipment such as roasters, grinders, and defatting machines. Depending on the specific applications, the industry may also require additional ingredients, such as sugar, milk solids, or emulsifiers, to create the desired flavor and texture profiles.

Production outputs

The main output of the cocoa paste industry is, unsurprisingly, 1803 Cocoa paste, which is then used as a key ingredient in the production of 1804 Cocoa butter, fat, and oil, 1805 Cocoa powder, and a wide range of 1806 Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.

Family tree for cocoa; paste; whether or not defatted

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/18'>18: Cocoa and cocoa preparations</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1803'>1803: Cocoa; paste; whether or not defatted</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1801'>1801: Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1802'>1802: Cocoa; shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1804'>1804: Cocoa; butter, fat and oil</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1805'>1805: Cocoa; powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1806'>1806: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa</a>"]

    B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/180310'>180310: Cocoa; paste, not defatted</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/180320'>180320: Cocoa; paste, wholly or partly defatted</a>"]


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