Oregon Chai Tea Syrup Concentrate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Spice content shouldn't exceed 20% to avoid chapter 9 reclassification
• Validate TRQ certificate authenticity to prevent entry refusal