Sweetened Maté Extract Syrup from China
Concentrated syrup from yerba maté leaves, sweetened to over 65% sugar by dry weight for beverage mixing. Classified in HTS 2101.20.44.00 as a maté-based preparation pursuant to chapter 17 U.S. note 7. Used in energy drinks and traditional South American beverages.
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
• Confirm maté (Ilex paraguariensis) origin and sugar content via third-party lab for CBP verification
• Enter only under note 7 provisions to access lower duties; otherwise faces higher rates