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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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