Instant Coffee Powder

Soluble coffee powder made from dehydrated brewed coffee beans, classified under HTS 2101.12.9000 as a preparation with a basis of coffee extracts. It dissolves instantly in hot water to produce coffee beverages.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+7.5%16%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%8.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%8.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%8.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%8.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0901.21.00Lower: 7.5% vs 16%

If unroasted green coffee beans

Green coffee falls under Chapter 9 as raw coffee, not processed preparations.

2101.11.21Higher: 17.5% vs 16%

If decaffeinated extracts

Decaffeinated coffee extracts have separate subheadings with potentially lower duties.

2101.20Higher: 18.5% vs 16%

If containing roasted chicory

Products with roasted coffee substitutes like chicory classified separately.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify caffeine content and ensure labeling complies with FDA food safety standards for coffee-based products

Obtain Certificate of Origin to potentially qualify for preferential tariff rates under trade agreements

Avoid misclassification as raw coffee beans (0901) which have different duty rates