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Pu-erh Tea Concentrate

Fermented pu-erh tea concentrate capturing aged flavor profile for specialty drinks. HTS 2101.20.32.00 pursuant to GN15 for unique tea preparations. Growing craft beverage ingredient.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+20.0%30%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%—10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0902.40.00.00Lower: 7.5% vs 30%

If pu-erh tea bricks/leaves

Solid fermented pu-erh forms remain Chapter 9 black tea classification.

0713.32Lower: 12.5% vs 30%

If dried fermented for bulgur-like prep

Unextracted dried beans of specific types exclude from Chapter 21.

2201.10.00Higher: 37.5% vs 30%

If mineral water infused during fermentation

Fermentation in mineral water base shifts to bottled water classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Fermentation documentation distinguishes from black tea extracts

• Aflatoxin testing mandatory for fermented tea products

• Avoid medicinal claims preventing Chapter 30 reclassification