Export Due Diligence & Feasibility Audit: Artisanal Cocoa Butter (HS 1804.00)
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Feasibility & Transit Summary
5-7j
Port Clearance
Moderate
Cotonou Demurrage
18°C
Cold Storage
Data measured on 40ft REEFER refrigerated containers during Casablanca → Cotonou transit.
Commercial Trade Terms & Incoterms
✓ Escrow Protected| Min. Order Quantity (MOQ) | 1x 20ft FCL (~ 17.5 - 20 Metric Tons) |
|---|---|
| Supported Incoterms | FOB Cotonou (PAC) / CIF Helsinki (Vuosaari Port) |
| Payment Terms | Irrevocable L/C at Sight OR CorriVeri Escrow (30% Deposit / 70% against B/L & Inspection) |
| Sample Order Flow | Available (500g - 1kg Sealed Batch via DHL / FedEx Express) |
| EU Import Tariff | 0% Import Duty Rate (ACP-UE / GSP REX Framework) |
Secure your purchase with CorriVeri Escrow
Funds held in Finland and released only upon clean container sealing & B/L verification.
B2B Product Specifications
| HS Code | 180400 |
|---|---|
| Standard Grades | Cold-Pressed, Chocolatier & Cosmetic Grade |
| Packaging | 25kg Blocks / Insulated Cartons |
| Maximum Shelf Life | 24 Months |
Friction Logs (Timestamped Field Observations)
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Field Inspection & Analysis: Komi Thomas
Ground-Truth Lead Analyst • CorriVeri Desk (Helsinki)
Feasibility Overview & Quality Standards
Artisanal Cocoa Butter (HS Code 1804.00) produced via cold pressing preserves raw cocoa aromas and essential fatty acid profiles, satisfying the strict requirements of Nordic craft chocolatiers and cosmetic formulators.
Logistics & Finnish Customs (Tulli) Feasibility
- Port of Origin & Shipping: Departure from Cotonou Autonomous Port (PAC) to Vuosaari Port (Helsinki). Average ocean transit time: 22 days.
- Customs Duty Rate: ACP-EU / GSP Framework — EU Import Tariff: 0%.
- Physico-Chemical Testing: Iodine value testing (33-42), saponification value (188-198 mg KOH/g), and 100% purity verification with zero non-cocoa butter fats (CBE/CBR).
Technical Specifications & Thermal Packaging
- Extraction & Appearance: Mechanical cold pressing, natural pale yellow solid block, distinct pure cocoa aroma.
- Packaging Specifications: 25 kg solid blocks wrapped in protective film inside insulated Master Cartons preventing melting or fat bloom during transit.
- Melting Point & Storage: Melting point: 34°C - 35°C. Recommended storage temperature: 18°C.
Local Sourcing & Traceability Control
Field operations and extraction audits across West African supply partners directed by Komi Thomas (Founder & Lead Analyst, Helsinki-based).
- Factory audits of cold-pressing units and cocoa planter cooperatives.
- Pre-shipment batch testing for peroxide value and microbiological safety.
- Advance customs declaration with Finnish Customs (Tulli) for climate-controlled container release within 48h.
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