Peppermint Tea Essence Sugared from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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