Green Tea Extract Powder from China
Powdered concentrate derived from green tea leaves, used in supplements and beverages for its antioxidant properties. Classified under HTS 2101.20.32.00 when entered under GN15 as a preparation with tea extract basis. High catechin content makes it popular in health products.
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
• Include lab analysis confirming tea extract composition to prevent misclassification as pharmaceutical under Chapter 30
• Check for pesticide residue compliance specific to tea imports from qualifying GN15 countries
• Avoid packaging that suggests medicinal use to stay within food preparation classification