Nescafé Clásico Instant Coffee with Sugar Granules from Japan
Pre-mixed instant coffee granules containing coffee extracts and over 10% dry weight sugar, designed for quick dissolution in hot water. Falls under 2101.12.54.00 as a preparation based on coffee extracts with sugar content described in U.S. note 3 to chapter 17, entered per note 8 quota provisions. Not a pure coffee extract due to the added sweetener integration.
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
• Submit entry under specific note 8 provisions with proof of sugar content via HPLC testing to qualify for tariff line
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring sugar levels, which triggers audits and potential 2101.12.48 duties
• Coordinate with customs broker for quota tracking as note 8 limits annual imports of these sugar-heavy products