Thai Tea Concentrate with Sugar from Germany
A sweetened concentrate made from black tea and spices, with over 65% sugar by dry weight, used for authentic Thai iced tea. HTS 2101.20.44.00 applies as a tea-based preparation under chapter 17 note 7 sugar provisions. The base is tea extract despite minor spice additions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document tea as the primary basis (>50%) to avoid exclusion under chapter notes for spiced products
• Ensure entry aligns with U.S. note 7 for sugar quota benefits; monitor annual limits