Mocha Chocolate Instant Coffee Blend from Mexico
Freeze-dried instant coffee blended with chocolate flavoring, classified 2101.12.38. USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.10.32 for qualifying Canada/Mexico production per note 10(b)(2). Coffee remains essential character with chocolate flavor addition.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Chocolate content must not impart essential character to avoid chapter 18,Production records needed to verify USMCA regional value content,Check for allergen labeling requirements (milk, soy if present)