Instant Coffee Powder from China
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.
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
• 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