Herbal Mate Concentrate Blend from China
Liquid concentrate blending yerba mate extracts with herbal additions for energy drinks. HTS 2101.20.32.00 applies under GN15 for maté-based preparations. Targets fitness beverage market.
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
• Composition must demonstrate maté as basis ingredient per heading requirements
• Caffeine content labeling mandatory for energy drink concentrates
• Avoid guarana-heavy blends that could classify under 1302 vegetable extracts