Sugar-Rich Green Tea Essence from China
Liquid essence derived from green tea leaves, containing over 65% sugar by dry weight for use in ready-to-drink beverages. Falls under HTS 2101.20.44.00 due to its basis in tea extracts and compliance with chapter 17 note 7 sugar import provisions. Designed for commercial beverage dilution.
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
• Submit lab reports confirming >65% dry weight sugar and tea extract basis to support classification
• Track quota availability under U.S. note 7 and enter only pursuant to its provisions to avoid higher duties
• Label clearly as tea-based concentrate to prevent reclassification as a general beverage preparation