Coffee Energy Drink Base from Japan
Concentrate syrup with coffee extracts, sugar (>10% dry), taurine, and vitamins for mixing energy beverages. HTS 2101.12.5800 due to coffee essence basis and sugar content meeting Chapter 17 note. Not a finished soft drink.
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
• Prove concentrate status via dilution instructions on label; monitor caffeine content declarations; avoid packaging resembling ready-to-drink to prevent Chapter 22 shift