Instant Iced Tea Concentrate

A liquid concentrate made from black tea extracts, designed to be diluted with water for iced tea preparation. It falls under HTS 2101.20.32.00 as a tea-based preparation entered under general note 15 provisions for duty-free treatment. Primarily used in food service and retail for quick beverage mixing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2101.20Same rate: 27.5%

If not entered pursuant to General Note 15 provisions

Same tea extract product but from non-qualifying countries falls under general 'other' subheading with standard duties.

0902.30.00Lower: 7.5% vs 27.5%

If unflavored tea in immediate packings over 3kg

Pure unflavored tea preparations without significant processing shift to Chapter 9 tea heading.

2201.90.00Higher: 35% vs 27.5%

If diluted and ready-to-drink as non-alcoholic beverage

Finished ready-to-drink tea beverages are classified as waters including mineral/aerated waters rather than concentrates.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify eligibility under General Note 15 for originating countries to qualify for preferential duty treatment

Provide certificate of origin and detailed composition showing tea extract basis to avoid reclassification