2101.12.38.00/Vanilla Coffee Syrup Blend/Japan

Vanilla Coffee Syrup Blend from Japan

A blended syrup primarily composed of coffee extracts and essences, flavored with vanilla, used for mixing into beverages like lattes and iced coffees. It falls under HTS 2101.12.38.00 as a preparation with a basis of coffee extracts, not qualifying as blended syrups under note 4 to chapter 17 due to its coffee-dominant composition. This classification distinguishes it from pure sugar syrups or those solely for chapter 17 headings.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Verify the syrup's basis is coffee extracts (>50% by weight) via lab analysis to confirm 2101 classification over 2106

• Provide detailed ingredient breakdowns and production certificates to avoid reclassification as general food prep under 2106.90

• Avoid mislabeling as pure flavor syrups (Ch17); common pitfall leading to duties disputes