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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0902.30.00Same rate: 7.5%

If unflavored loose leaf or bagged tea

Unprocessed or non-instant tea leaves fall under Chapter 9 as basic tea products, not extracts.

2101.20Same rate: 7.5%

If contains added flavors or sweeteners

Preparations with basis of tea but including non-tea flavorings or additives shift to other tea-based preparations.

2106.90.99Higher: 13.9% vs 7.5%

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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