Sugar-Rich Green Tea Essence from Germany
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 — 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
• 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