Tetley Instant Black Tea Granules from China
Granulated instant black tea produced from soluble tea concentrates, packaged for household brewing convenience. HTS 2101.20.20.10 applies to these dried tea extracts, separate from roasted substitutes or basic teas.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use precise HTS description 'instant tea' on entry documents to match official nomenclature
• Prepare for CBP exams verifying solubility; non-soluble powders risk reclassification
• Include supplier affidavits confirming no coffee or maté basis per chapter exclusions