Matcha Green Tea Syrup Sweetened from Japan
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 — 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
• 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)