Starbucks Via Instant Coffee with Sugar

An instant coffee preparation made from coffee extracts with added sugar, containing over 65% sugar by dry weight, qualifying under U.S. Note 7 to Chapter 17 for preferential tariff treatment. It dissolves quickly in hot water for a sweetened coffee beverage. Classified in 2101.12.4400 due to its coffee extract base and high sugar content.

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.

2101.11.21Lower: 17.5% vs 27.5%

If sugar content ≤65% by dry weight

Preparations with 65% or less sugar fall under different sugar quota provisions in 2101.11

0901.21.00Lower: 7.5% vs 27.5%

If roasted coffee beans without extracts

Unextracted roasted coffee is classified in Chapter 9, not as preparations in Chapter 21

2101.20Lower: 18.5% vs 27.5%

If tea-based instead of coffee-based

Tea extract preparations with high sugar move to the tea-specific subheading

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify entry pursuant to Additional U.S

Note 7 to Chapter 17; obtain necessary certificates for quota eligibility

Provide lab analysis confirming >65% sugar by dry weight and coffee extract basis to avoid reclassification

Ensure proper labeling as coffee preparation, not pure extract, to prevent shifts to 2101.11

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