Nescafé Clásico Sweetened Instant Coffee from Japan
Soluble coffee granules derived from coffee extracts, pre-sweetened with over 65% sugar by dry weight, entered under Chapter 17 Note 7 provisions. Popular for quick preparation of sweetened coffee drinks. Falls under 2101.12.4400 as a sugar-heavy coffee preparation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm product meets Additional U.S
• Note 2 definition for Chapter 17 sugar content requirements
• Maintain records of dry weight sugar analysis; common pitfall is moisture inclusion skewing percentages
• Check for TRQ eligibility under Note 7 to avoid general rates