High-Sugar Oolong Tea Essence from Japan
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.
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
• Document oolong-specific processing to prevent reclass to generic tea
• Test for homogeneity if claiming non-infant prep status