Black Tea Essence for Beverages from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Bulk containers need Brix degree declarations for concentration verification
• Ensure transport in food-grade containers compliant with FDA beverage additive regs