Taster's Choice Instant Coffee Hazelnut with Sugar Crystals from Mexico
Flavored instant coffee preparation with hazelnut essence, coffee extracts, and sugar crystals exceeding 10% dry weight. HTS 2101.12.54.00 due to primary coffee basis, sugar content per chapter 17 note 3, and note 8 entry provisions. Flavoring doesn't override coffee extract base.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document that coffee extract remains basis despite flavoring; provide composition breakdown
• Test for total sugars including any from flavor carriers to ensure >10% threshold
• Pre-clear quota availability under note 8 to prevent entry refusal during peak seasons