Sweetened Instant Coffee Mix from China
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.
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
• Provide detailed ingredient breakdown showing coffee extracts as basis and sugar >65% to support classification
• Avoid packaging that resembles retail coffee (0901) to prevent scrutiny
• Test for moisture content as it affects dry weight sugar percentage calculation