Maxim Decaf Mocha Gold Instant Coffee from China

Korean-style crystal decaffeinated instant coffee with a mild, nutty flavor from premium beans. Falls under HTS 2101.11.21.39 as other decaffeinated, unflavored instant coffee extracts in stick packaging. The agglomerated crystals are coffee concentrates for brewing.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Declare crystal vs. powder form accurately, as processing method affects valuation

Provide caffeine analysis from accredited lab to validate decaf claim under 97% removal

Ensure country-of-origin labeling distinguishes from restricted Mexico products in quotas