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
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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.
If unflavored tea in immediate packings over 3kg
Pure unflavored tea preparations without significant processing shift to Chapter 9 tea heading.
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
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