Matcha Green Tea Syrup Sweetened from China
Liquid syrup with matcha green tea powder extract, over 65% sugar dry weight for lattes and drinks. HTS 2101.20.44.00 for tea-based concentrate per U.S. note 7 sugar provisions. Powder is dissolved into high-sugar base.
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
• Specify matcha extract process to distinguish from pure powder (0902)
• Note 7 quota entry requires pre-approval; plan shipments accordingly
• Test for sugar accurately excluding water content (dry weight basis)