Black Tea Essence for Beverages
Highly concentrated black tea essence used in fountain drink systems and bottled teas. It falls under tariff item 2101.20.00 as a tea extract preparation for commercial tea dispensing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a ready-to-drink tea beverage
Prepared beverages are classified in heading 22.02.
If the essence is mixed with sweeteners or other flavourings
Composite preparations may fall under heading 21.06.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is declared as a tea essence for commercial use, not as a finished beverage
• Provide the concentration and usage instructions to CBSA
• Verify that the product does not contain more than 20% meat or fish, which would exclude it from Chapter 21
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