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U.S. imports of cocoa butter, fat and oil (HS 180400) totaled $81.8M in April 2026, traded with 25 countries.
Importers of Cocoa Butter, Fat and Oil paid $81K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $807K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cocoa Butter, Fat and Oil imports of $81.8M in April 2026 ran 32% below the year-to-date monthly average of $120.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataIndonesia and Malaysia together dominate US imports of cocoa butter under this heading, with Peru and Côte d'Ivoire rounding out a geographically diverse supplier base that reflects where primary cocoa processing capacity is concentrated. Classified entirely under a single 10-digit line (1804000000), cocoa butter is a critical fat ingredient for confectionery, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical manufacturing, prized for its precise melting profile and neutral flavor. FDA oversight applies at entry, and importers should verify that shipments meet identity standards distinguishing true cocoa butter from cocoa fat fractions or substitutes. Supply tightness in West African origin cocoa can ripple quickly into cocoa butter pricing, making origin diversification toward Southeast Asian processors a common risk-management strategy.
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Cocoa butter, fat, and oil under HTS 180400 must be the natural fat extracted from cacao beans. Products that are partially hydrogenated or blended with other vegetable fats may be reclassified under different headings (e.g., Chapter 15 fats and oils), so importers should ensure certificates of analysis confirm the product meets the identity standard for cocoa butter.
Cocoa butter is subject to FDA prior notice requirements as a food ingredient. Importers must file prior notice through the FDA's Prior Notice System Interface before the shipment arrives, and the product may be subject to FDA examination or sampling at the port of entry. A food facility registration for the foreign manufacturer is also required.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDONESIA | $33.0M | -- | -$33.0M |
| MALAYSIA | $29.2M | -- | -$29.2M |
| CANADA | $7.2M | $10.4M | +$3.2M |
| SINGAPORE | $4.7M | -- | -$4.7M |
| COTE D'IVOIRE | $3.0M | -- | -$3.0M |
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1804000000 | COCOA BUTTER, FAT AND OIL | $81.8M | 10.00% | $81K |
COCOA BUTTER, FAT AND OIL
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1804000000 | COCOA BUTTER, FAT AND OIL | $11.7M |
COCOA BUTTER, FAT AND OIL
1.6M kg
COCOA BEANS, WHOLE OR BROKEN, RAW OR ROASTED
HS 180100
COCOA PREPARATIONS, NOT IN BULK FORM, NESOI
HS 180690
CHOCOLATE PREP NESOI, IN BLOCKS ETC. OVER 2 KG
HS 180620
CHOCOLATE & OTHR COCOA PREPS, NOT BULK, NOT FILLED
HS 180632
COCOA POWDER, NOT SWEETENED
HS 180500
CHOCOLATE & OTHR COCOA PREPS, NOT BULK, FILLED
HS 180631
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $65.3M | $4.8M | -$60.4M |
| California | $8.9M | $183K | -$8.7M |
| Pennsylvania | $1.4M | $5.0M | +$3.5M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $49.9M | -- | -$49.9M |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $7.2M | $5.4M | -$1.8M |
| OAKLAND, CA | $9.6M | -- | -$9.6M |