Café Bustelo Instant Coffee with Cane Sugar

Latin-style instant espresso preparation from coffee concentrates with >65% cane sugar by dry weight, entered per Additional U.S. Note 7. Delivers strong sweetened coffee flavor instantly. HTS 2101.12.4400 applies to this high-sugar coffee product.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2101.12Same rate: 27.5%

If described in general Note 2 Ch17

Different Chapter 17 sugar note applicability changes subheading

2201.10.00.00Higher: 35% vs 27.5%

If dilute aqueous solution

Water content >90% shifts to non-alcoholic coffee beverages

2103.90Lower: 16.4% vs 27.5%

If with significant creamers or additives

Multiple flavor bases may classify as other sauces/mixes

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify cane sugar origin if claiming preferential treatment under trade agreements

Test for dry basis sugar; wet weight common importer error leads to reclassification

Retail packaging helps maintain preparation status vs bulk extracts

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