Rooibos Tea Sweet Concentrate from Japan
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 — 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
• Classify as 'tea or maté basis' despite herbal origin; provide sourcing docs
• FDA prior notice required for tea extracts as beverages