Lipton Instant Black Tea Powder
Finely processed instant black tea powder derived from concentrated tea extracts, designed for quick dissolution in hot water to produce a ready-to-drink beverage. Classified under HTS 2101.20.20.10 as instant tea, which refers to dried and readily soluble extracts, essences, or concentrates of tea.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unflavored loose leaf or bagged tea
Unprocessed or non-instant tea leaves fall under Chapter 9 as basic tea products, not extracts.
If contains added flavors or sweeteners
Preparations with basis of tea but including non-tea flavorings or additives shift to other tea-based preparations.
If heavily sweetened or mixed with milk powder
Products resembling ready-to-drink beverages or food preparations may classify under general food prep headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify product meets instant tea definition as dried soluble tea extract; provide lab analysis confirming tea basis over 50%
• Include Certificate of Origin and detailed ingredient breakdown to avoid misclassification as flavored preparations in 2101.20.40
• Check for caffeine content labeling requirements under FDA food import regulations
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