Chai Tea Concentrate High-Sugar from Japan
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 — 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
• 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