Nescafé Gold Decaf Instant Coffee from Japan
A premium decaffeinated instant coffee made from freeze-dried Arabica beans, providing a smooth and rich flavor without caffeine. It falls under HTS 2101.11.21.39 as decaffeinated instant coffee extract, not flavored, derived from coffee essences and concentrates. This classification applies to soluble coffee powders prepared for direct dissolution in hot water.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Verify decaffeination process documentation to confirm caffeine content below 0.1% for accurate classification under decaf subheading
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (COA) proving no added flavors, as flavored variants shift to other subheadings
• Label jars clearly with 'decaffeinated instant coffee' to avoid reclassification during customs inspection