Mocha Flavor Base Paste
A paste-form preparation of coffee concentrates blended for chocolate-mocha desserts and drinks. It is a preparation with a basis of coffee extracts, classifiable under tariff item 2101.12.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cocoa content is significant and the product is considered a chocolate preparation
Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa may apply if cocoa is the dominant ingredient.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the coffee extract content is the defining ingredient, not the chocolate
• Declare the product as a coffee preparation, not as a cocoa preparation
• Keep records of the ingredient proportions for CBSA verification
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