Chai Black Tea with Spices from China

Fermented black tea blended with cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves for traditional masala chai. Remains under HTS 0902.40.00.00 if tea predominates and spices are 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 content; if over 50% by weight, may reclassify as spice mixture

FDA prior notice required for spiced teas

Sterilize packaging to prevent contamination

Chai Black Tea with Spices from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0902.40.00.00