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Tea Bag Concentrate Refill

Concentrate formulated to refill tea bag production lines for instant tea bags. HTS 2101.20.32.00 under GN15 for industrial tea extracts. Used by tea packaging manufacturers.

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.

2101.20Same rate: 30%

If not pursuant to GN15

Industrial tea concentrates from non-preferred origins use general industrial subheading.

3824.40Lower: 17.5% vs 30%

If prepared binders for foundry molds

Non-food industrial tea extracts classify as chemical preparations.

2309.90.28Lower: 26.4% vs 30%

If for animal feed supplements

Tea extracts in animal nutrition shift to dog/cat food preparations.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include end-user letters confirming manufacturing use vs. retail packing

• Industrial bulk requires different labeling than consumer packaging

• Verify tanker/truck cleaning certificates for liquid bulk imports