Other
Extracts, essences and concentrates, of coffee, tea or maté and preparations with a basis of these products or with a basis of coffee, tea or maté; roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof: > Extracts, essences and concentrates, of tea or maté, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of tea or maté: > Other: > Other: > Articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 2101.20.48.00
Sweetened Black Tea Concentrate
A liquid concentrate made from black tea extracts with over 65% sugar by dry weight, used for diluting into iced tea beverages. It falls under HTS 2101.20.4800 as a preparation with a basis of tea extracts containing high sugar content as specified in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17. This classification distinguishes it from plain tea essences without added sugar.
Sugar-Rich Green Tea Essence
Concentrated essence derived from green tea leaves, sweetened to over 65% sugar by dry weight for use in beverages or desserts. Classified in HTS 2101.20.4800 due to its high sugar content in tea-based preparations, separate from unsweetened essences. Ideal for commercial beverage production.
Iced Tea Syrup with High Sugar
A thick syrup concentrate based on tea essences, containing over 65% sugar by dry weight, designed for mixing into iced teas. HTS 2101.20.4800 applies to such high-sugar tea preparations, excluding plain sugar syrups or flavored teas per chapter notes. Commonly used in foodservice.
Sweet Tea Powder for Beverages
Powdered preparation from tea concentrates with over 65% sugar by dry weight, soluble for hot or cold drinks. HTS 2101.20.4800 covers such dry sugar-rich tea products, excluding yeast or enzyme mixes per notes. Popular for instant tea mixes.
Instant Sweetened Maté Powder
Soluble powder from maté concentrates with over 65% sugar, for quick drink preparation. Under HTS 2101.20.4800 for maté-based high-sugar items, excluding roasted chicory. Popular in South American imports.
Flavored Tea Syrup Base High Sugar
Syrup base with tea extracts and flavors, over 65% sugar dry weight, not qualifying as flavored tea exclusion. HTS 2101.20.4800 for such preparations. Used in cocktails or sodas.
Sweet Herbal Tea Concentrate Blend
Blend of tea and herbal extracts concentrated with >65% sugar for retail mixes. Classified HTS 2101.20.4800 as tea-basis prep. Excludes spice-heavy per note 1(d).
Maté Extract Sweetened Concentrate
Concentrate from yerba maté extracts with added sugar exceeding 65% by dry weight, used for energy drinks or mixes. Falls under HTS 2101.20.4800 for maté-based preparations with high sugar per U.S. note definitions. Distinct from roasted substitutes.
High-Sugar Oolong Tea Essence
Liquid essence from oolong tea with sugar content over 65% dry weight, for premium iced tea production. Classified under HTS 2101.20.4800 for its tea basis and sugar level, not as flavored tea. Used in specialty beverages.
Rooibos Tea Sweet Concentrate
Concentrate from rooibos (red bush tea) extracts, sweetened beyond 65% sugar dry weight for herbal drinks. HTS 2101.20.4800 includes such maté/tea-like preps with high sugar. Caffeine-free alternative to traditional teas.