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

27.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

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