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%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
• 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