Iced Coffee Syrup Concentrate
A liquid syrup concentrate made from coffee essences with high sugar content (over 65% dry weight equivalent), designed for mixing into cold beverages. It qualifies for HTS 2101.12.4800 as a preparation based on coffee essences meeting the sugar threshold.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If lower sugar formulations
Coffee essence syrups with ≤65% sugar classified in general other subheading.
If ready-to-drink iced coffee beverages
Finished non-alcoholic beverages, even coffee-based, go to Chapter 22.
If predominantly cane/beet sugar syrup
When sugar is chief characteristic over coffee flavor, classified as sugar syrups.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document Brix measurements to prove sugar content on dry basis for syrups
• Specify 'concentrate for beverage preparation' on invoices to distinguish from finished drinks (2202)
• Check for prohibited additives like dairy that could shift classification to 2106
Related Products under HTS 2101.12.48.00
Coffee Creamer Powder with Sugar
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.
Sweetened Instant Coffee Mix
Instant coffee granules blended with sugar and stabilizers, over 65% sugar by dry weight, forming a preparation based on coffee extracts for easy beverage preparation. Classified in 2101.12.4800 due to its coffee extract basis and high sugar content per U.S. note 2 to chapter 17.
Flavored Coffee Whitener Granules
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.
Sugar-Sweetened Espresso Powder
Powdered espresso extract mixed with sugar exceeding 65% dry weight, for making specialty coffee drinks. Classified in HTS 2101.12.4800 as a high-sugar coffee preparation.
Mocha Frappe Base Mix
Dry mix for blended mocha drinks, based on coffee concentrates with chocolate and over 65% sugar by dry weight. HTS 2101.12.4800 applies due to coffee basis and sugar level.
Café Au Lait Instant Powder
Instant powder replicating café au lait, with coffee essences, milk solids, and >65% sugar. Classified 2101.12.4800 for coffee preparation with high sugar.