Chai Tea Concentrate High-Sugar from China
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 — 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
• 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