Sugar-Rich Green Tea Essence from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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