Thai Tea Concentrate with Sugar from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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