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Black Tea Essence for Beverages from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

30%

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Bulk containers need Brix degree declarations for concentration verification

Ensure transport in food-grade containers compliant with FDA beverage additive regs

Black Tea Essence for Beverages from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2101.20.32.00