Sweetened Rooibos Tea Concentrate from Japan
Concentrate from rooibos (red bush) herbal tea, sweetened >65% sugar by dry weight for beverages. Classified HTS 2101.20.44.00 as tea/maté preparation under chapter 17 note 7, though technically herbal. CBP accepts as tea-like basis.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Argue rooibos as 'tea' equivalent with botanical documentation if challenged
• Ensure sugar quota paperwork is flawless for note 7 entry