Coffee Energy Drink Base from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18.5%
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
• Prove concentrate status via dilution instructions on label; monitor caffeine content declarations; avoid packaging resembling ready-to-drink to prevent Chapter 22 shift