Oolong Tea Sweet Extract from China
Sweetened extract from oolong tea, over 65% sugar dry weight, for premium iced tea drinks. HTS 2101.20.44.00 classification via tea essence basis and U.S. note 7 chapter 17 provisions. Used in bottled beverage production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Use HPLC testing for precise dry sugar content to meet >65% threshold
• File entry specifically citing note 7 for applicable duty rates
• Document as industrial concentrate, not retail, to prevent 2202 shift