Iced Tea Syrup with High Sugar from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Submit Brix readings or sugar assays to prove >65% dry weight for proper subheading placement
• Ensure packaging isn't for retail infant food to avoid chapter 21 homogenized prep exclusions
• Monitor U.S. sugar quota impacts, as high-sugar items may face additional duties