Davinci Gourmet Matcha Syrup from China
Davinci Gourmet Matcha Syrup is a blended preparation with matcha tea (maté basis) concentrates and cane sugar for lattes and desserts. Falls under HTS 2101.20.34.00 per U.S. notes 4 and 9 for chapter 17 syrups with tea/matés basis. Matcha extract defines its primary character.
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
• Include lab analysis showing tea solids content to substantiate classification
• Track Mexico-origin exclusion; only non-Mexican goods eligible for this subheading
• Prepare for FDA prior notice as beverage base syrup