Espresso Shot Concentrate from China
Liquid coffee extract concentrate replicating espresso shots, classified HTS 2101.12.9000 as preparation with coffee basis. Used for quick espresso preparation in foodservice.
Duty Rate — China → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain prior notice filing through FDA's system for liquid coffee extracts
• Use nitrogen flushing packaging to extend shelf life
• Verify doesn't qualify as 'ready-to-drink' under Chapter 22