Oregon Chai Tea Syrup Concentrate from China
Oregon Chai Tea Syrup Concentrate blends black tea extracts with spices and sugar for chai lattes. It qualifies for HTS 2101.20.34.00 under blended syrups described in chapter 17 notes 4/9. Spiced tea basis maintains primary classification.
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
• Spice content shouldn't exceed 20% to avoid chapter 9 reclassification
• Validate TRQ certificate authenticity to prevent entry refusal