Instant Black Tea Powder from China
A dehydrated concentrate made from black tea leaves, dissolved in hot water to make tea. Classified under HTS 2101.20.20 as an extract or concentrate of tea intended for beverage preparation.
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%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Verify caffeine content and ensure labeling distinguishes from flavored tea under 0902
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming basis of tea extracts, not mixed preparations
• Avoid misclassification as retail tea bags which fall under Chapter 09