Cocoa Paste, Wholly or Partly Defatted (Cocoa Cake)

Cocoa cake is typically graded by residual fat content after pressing — lightly defatted cake may retain 20–22% cocoa butter, while heavily pressed cake can fall below 10–12%. Buyers in the cocoa powder and confectionery industries specify fat content tolerances in purchase contracts because it directly affects flavor intensity and powder yield.

Importers generally need a commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading. Because this is a processed food ingredient, the foreign manufacturer must be registered with FDA under the Bioterrorism Act food-facility registration rules, and the shipment may be subject to FDA prior notice. Classification is complex; consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered import specialist to confirm admissibility requirements.