English Breakfast Tea Essence Sweetened from Japan
Liquid essence from English Breakfast tea blend, with over 65% dry weight sugar for iced tea production. HTS 2101.20.44.00 due to tea basis and chapter 17 note 7 sugar entry provisions. Ideal for large-scale beverage manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide blend composition showing tea extract predominance to support 2101 classification
• Monitor U.S. note 7 quota status seasonally to time imports optimally
• Avoid bulk packaging confusion—ensure docs specify concentrate for dilution