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U.S. imports of cocoa paste (cocoa liquor), not defatted (SITC 07231) totaled $65.3M in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Importers of Cocoa Paste (Cocoa Liquor), Not Defatted paid $84K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $837K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cocoa Paste (Cocoa Liquor), Not Defatted imports of $65.3M in April 2026 ran 45% below the year-to-date monthly average of $118.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCocoa paste — also known in the trade as cocoa liquor or cocoa mass — is the intermediate product formed by grinding roasted cocoa nibs into a fluid mass that contains all the natural cocoa butter. As the direct precursor to both cocoa butter and cocoa powder, it is a critical input for chocolate manufacturers and is traded in bulk liquid or solidified block form. FDA requires Prior Notice and facility registration for imported cocoa paste, and the product must meet FDA's standard of identity for chocolate liquor. Origin and fermentation quality significantly influence flavor, making supplier traceability documentation increasingly important to buyers operating under sustainability and quality assurance programs.
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Cocoa paste (liquor) is the whole ground cocoa nib, containing both cocoa solids and cocoa butter in their natural proportions — typically around 50–55% fat. Cocoa butter is the pure fat fraction separated from the paste by hydraulic pressing. They are distinct commodities with different trade classifications, pricing dynamics, and end uses; cocoa paste is the input from which both cocoa butter and cocoa powder are derived.
Cocoa paste imported in bulk liquid form requires temperature-controlled transport and storage, and importers should document handling conditions to support quality claims. FDA Prior Notice must be filed before arrival, and the foreign establishment must be registered with FDA. If the paste is certified organic or carries origin-specific quality designations, supporting third-party certification documents should accompany the commercial invoice.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COTE D'IVOIRE | $21.3M | -- | -$21.3M |
| ECUADOR | $19.2M | -- | -$19.2M |
| CANADA | $227K | $13.9M | +$13.6M |
| MALAYSIA | $12.0M | -- | -$12.0M |
| GHANA | $8.0M | -- | -$8.0M |