Iced Coffee Syrup Concentrate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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