Sugar-Rich Green Tea Essence from China
Concentrated essence derived from green tea leaves, sweetened to over 65% sugar by dry weight for use in beverages or desserts. Classified in HTS 2101.20.4800 due to its high sugar content in tea-based preparations, separate from unsweetened essences. Ideal for commercial beverage production.
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
• Label products clearly as 'tea-based preparations' and provide dry weight sugar certifications to customs
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as chapter 17 sugars by emphasizing the tea extract basis in entry docs
• Check for any pesticide residues in tea extracts, as they must comply with FDA food safety standards