Maté Extract Sweetened Concentrate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Classify explicitly as 'maté basis' to differentiate from tea; include botanical origin certs
• Comply with caffeine disclosure if marketed as beverage base