Coffee Creamer Powder with Sugar from Germany
A powdered preparation primarily based on coffee extracts and essences, containing over 65% sugar by dry weight, used for flavoring and sweetening beverages. It falls under HTS 2101.12.4800 as a preparation with a basis of coffee extracts meeting the sugar content threshold in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify sugar content exceeds 65% by dry weight via lab analysis to confirm classification under 2101.12.4800
• Include certificates of analysis for coffee extract basis and sugar percentage to avoid reclassification to 2101.12.4000
• Ensure labeling distinguishes from roasted coffee substitutes to prevent misclassification under 2101.30