Instant Coffee Creamer Powder from China

A powdered preparation primarily composed of coffee extracts and non-dairy creamer solids, designed for dissolving in hot water to make creamy coffee drinks. It falls under HTS 2101.12.32.00 as a preparation with a basis of coffee extracts, qualifying under General Note 15 provisions for preferential tariff treatment. Typically imported in bulk packaging for retail distribution.

Duty Rate — China → United States

27.5%

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

Verify compliance with General Note 15 country-of-origin rules and obtain necessary certificates of origin for duty preferences

Ensure accurate labeling of coffee extract content to avoid reclassification; provide detailed ingredient breakdowns in entry documentation

Watch for common pitfalls like exceeding quantitative limits if applicable or misdeclaring as pure coffee extract under 2101.11