Peppermint Tea Essence Sugared from China
Sugared essence from peppermint tea leaves, exceeding 65% dry sugar for herbal iced teas. Under HTS 2101.20.44.00 as tea preparation with chapter 17 note 7 compliance. Herbal but classified via soluble tea extract.
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
• Document peppermint as tea base despite herbal nature for 2101 acceptance
• Secure note 7 certification early to avoid delays at entry
• Avoid retail packaging that suggests finished beverage status