Flavored Coffee Whitener Granules from China
Granulated whitener with coffee extract base, vanilla flavoring, and over 65% sugar, used in coffee drinks. Falls under 2101.12.4800 for its coffee preparation character and sugar content.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'coffee preparation' not dairy product to avoid 0402 scrutiny
• Include flavor profile documentation showing coffee as principal basis
• Monitor non-coffee additives to stay under 20% meat/dairy exclusion threshold