Chai Tea Concentrate High-Sugar from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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