Iced Coffee Syrup Concentrate from Japan
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.
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
• 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