Chai Tea Concentrate High-Sugar
Concentrate from black tea with chai spices, exceeding 65% sugar by dry weight for retail iced chai lattes. Under HTS 2101.20.44.00 as tea-based per chapter 17 note 7. Spices are minor additions not triggering chapter exclusions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily cinnamon/spice mix with trace tea
Chapter notes push spice-forward products out of 2101 to chapter 9 spices.
If for note 8 sugar description instead of note 7
Different chapter 17 sugar note applicability changes subheading.
If ready-to-drink, aerated chai beverage
Finished, carbonated beverages classify under waters/beverages, not concentrates.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Quantify tea extract vs. spices in formula to prove basis in tea per heading 2101
• Obtain note 7 entry visa or equivalent for tariff line access
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