High-Sugar Oolong Tea Essence from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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