Iced Tea Syrup with High Sugar from Japan
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 — 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
• 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