Decaf Tea Extract from China
Caffeine-removed tea extract concentrate for sensitive consumers and decaf beverages. Classifies HTS 2101.20.32.00 under GN15 provisions as tea extract preparation. Used in RTD decaf iced teas.
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
• Provide COA confirming decaffeination process and residual caffeine levels
• Processing method documentation prevents reclassification as chemically modified product
• Ensure no solvent residues violating FDA extract standards