Black Tea Essence for Beverages
Highly concentrated black tea essence used in fountain drink systems and bottled teas. Falls under HTS 2101.20.32.00 when pursuant to GN15 for syrup/essence imports. Essential for commercial tea dispensing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If with sugar, non-GN15
Sugar-containing black tea essences from non-preferred countries use separate sweetened category.
If used primarily for food flavoring extracts
Concentrates over 20% intended for non-beverage food flavoring shift to food flavor classification.
If industrial chemical-grade tea extracts
Non-food use tea extracts classify as chemical preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Bulk containers need Brix degree declarations for concentration verification
• Ensure transport in food-grade containers compliant with FDA beverage additive regs
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