Nestle Carnation Non-Dairy Coffee Mate Hazelnut from Japan
Powdered hazelnut-flavored non-dairy creamer using partially hydrogenated oils and caseinate for smooth dissolution in coffee. It qualifies for HTS 2106.90.99.75 as a dedicated non-dairy coffee whitener, excluding products with actual dairy or nut pastes. Commonly sold in single-serve sticks for convenience.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
6.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include supplier affidavits attesting no hazelnut solids or dairy proteins to avoid allergen mislabeling issues
• Declare exact creaming agent composition, as sodium caseinate from milk but non-dairy classified requires specific notation
• Prepare for potential USDA scrutiny if oil sources suggest animal fat contamination