Oolong Tea Sweet Extract from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
20%
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
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