What is HS-4 1804 used for?
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HS-4 · Heading
1804 — Cocoa; butter, fat and oil
Chapter 18: Cocoa and cocoa preparations
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 1804 when importing cocoa butter, fat, or oil. For example, if you are shipping cocoa butter for cosmetic use, this is the correct code. It covers products derived from cocoa beans that are essential in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
When deciding between HS-6 180400, consider the specific product form. Cocoa butter is often solid at room temperature, while cocoa oil may be liquid. If your shipment includes cocoa fat in a liquid state, it still falls under this heading but may be subject to different regulations or duties depending on its packaging and intended use.
If your product is a blend of cocoa fat with other fats, ensure it meets the criteria for classification under this heading. Cocoa butter must contain a certain percentage of cocoa solids to qualify, while mixtures may need additional documentation to clarify their composition.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
cocoa butter import · cocoa oil shipping · cocoa fat classification · HS-4 1804 · cocoa preparations · import cocoa products · cocoa butter regulations · cocoa oil duties · cocoa fat mixtures · cocoa solid percentage
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Cocoa butter in solid blocks for chocolate manufacturing
- Cocoa fat used in baking products
- Cocoa oil for cosmetic creams and lotions
- Cocoa butter for pharmaceutical applications
- Cocoa fat blends for food processing
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify cocoa butter for import?
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Are there specific duties for cocoa oil?
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What are the packaging requirements for cocoa fat?
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Can cocoa butter be mixed with other oils?
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What documentation is needed for cocoa imports?
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Related topics
Common real-world topics that come up during code comparison.
importing cocoa butter for cosmetics
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shipping cocoa oil for food use
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cocoa fat classification for customs
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understanding HS-4 1804 regulations
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cocoa butter packaging requirements
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cocoa oil duties and tariffs
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cocoa fat mixtures and import rules
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cocoa solid percentage for classification
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products fall under HS-4 1804?
- HS-4 1804 covers cocoa butter, fat, and oil, which are used in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
- How do I determine the correct HS-6 code for my cocoa product?
- Identify the product form and intended use. Solid cocoa butter and liquid cocoa oil both fall under HS-6 180400, but may have different regulations.
- Are there any special import duties for cocoa butter?
- Import duties vary by country and product type. Check with your local customs authority for specific rates applicable to cocoa butter.
- What documentation is needed for importing cocoa fat?
- You may need a commercial invoice, packing list, and possibly a certificate of origin or analysis, depending on your destination country's requirements.
- Can I mix cocoa butter with other fats for import?
- Yes, but ensure that the mixture meets the classification criteria for cocoa products and check for any additional regulations.
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