Sugar-Rich Green Tea Essence from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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