Oolong Tea Sweet Extract from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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