Celestial Seasonings India Spice Black Tea from China
Fermented black tea with cinnamon and clove in tea bags, total pack <3 kg. Classified 0902.30.00 as base is black tea in retail immediate packing despite spice addition. Spices are minor flavoring.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
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
• Quantify spice vs tea ratio; >50% non-tea may reclassify
• Comply with FDA flavor labeling requirements
• Check Puerto Rico special duty rules if destined there