Rooibos Tea Sweet Concentrate from China
Concentrate from rooibos (red bush tea) extracts, sweetened beyond 65% sugar dry weight for herbal drinks. HTS 2101.20.4800 includes such maté/tea-like preps with high sugar. Caffeine-free alternative to traditional teas.
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 as 'tea or maté basis' despite herbal origin; provide sourcing docs
• FDA prior notice required for tea extracts as beverages