Sugar-Rich Green Tea Essence from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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