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U.S. imports of cocoa butter, fat & oil (SITC 07240) totaled $75.2M in July 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Cocoa Butter, Fat & Oil paid $27K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $253K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cocoa Butter, Fat & Oil imports of $75.2M in July 2026 ran 28% below the year-to-date monthly average of $104.1M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataExtracted from cocoa nibs by hydraulic pressing, cocoa butter is the primary lipid fraction that gives chocolate its characteristic melt and texture, making it a critical input for both confectionery manufacturers and cosmetic formulators. Its natural triglyceride profile — dominated by oleic, stearic, and palmitic acids — sets it apart from cocoa butter equivalents (CBEs) derived from other vegetable fats, a distinction that matters for product labeling and standards-of-identity compliance. FDA regulates imported cocoa butter as a food ingredient, and shipments from approved foreign establishments must meet identity and purity standards. Buyers sourcing for pharmaceutical or cosmetic applications may face additional quality specifications beyond food-grade requirements.
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247 shipments/mo
Basic heading 48 of 337 in section 0
Basic heading 07240 · $75.2M of $14.4B
True cocoa butter is the natural fat expressed from cocoa nibs and must meet specific triglyceride composition standards. CBEs — fats from illipe, shea, or palm mid-fraction blended to mimic cocoa butter — are classified differently and may be subject to distinct labeling requirements under FDA standards of identity for chocolate products. Importers should confirm the fat's origin and composition documentation before classification.
Cocoa butter destined for cosmetic use is regulated by FDA under different authority than food-grade material, though the physical product may be identical. Importers should clearly declare the intended end use, as FDA may apply different admissibility criteria. Consulting a licensed customs broker and reviewing FDA guidance on cosmetic ingredient imports is advisable before the first shipment.
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Imports · July 2026
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Indonesia and Malaysia together supply 52% of it.
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Imports
$75.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$10.9MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.