English Harbour Iced Tea Syrup from China
English Harbour Iced Tea Syrup features black tea essences blended with invert sugar for authentic iced tea flavoring. Classified in HTS 2101.20.34.00 as blended syrup pursuant to chapter 17 note 9 provisions. Its tea concentrate basis distinguishes it from general sweeteners.
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
• Ensure packaging meets note 4 blended syrup criteria (specific composition)
• File entries early in quota year (Oct 1-Sep 30) to secure allocation
• Document excludes coffee substitutes per chapter exclusion (h)