Sweet Herbal Tea Concentrate Blend

Blend of tea and herbal extracts concentrated with >65% sugar for retail mixes. Classified HTS 2101.20.4800 as tea-basis prep. Excludes spice-heavy per note 1(d).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+17.5%26%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0910.99Lower: 11.9% vs 26%

If spice/herb dominant

Headings 0904-0910 exclusion.

2106.90.99Lower: 13.9% vs 26%

If other food preps

Catch-all if not tea-specific.

2009.89.70Lower: 25% vs 26%

If fruit juice based

Juice > tea shifts chapters.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Quantify tea % > herbals for basis claim

Lab certs for no prohibited meats

Retail vs bulk affects valuation

Related Products under HTS 2101.20.48.00

Sweetened Black Tea Concentrate

A liquid concentrate made from black tea extracts with over 65% sugar by dry weight, used for diluting into iced tea beverages. It falls under HTS 2101.20.4800 as a preparation with a basis of tea extracts containing high sugar content as specified in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17. This classification distinguishes it from plain tea essences without added sugar.

Sugar-Rich Green Tea Essence

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.

Iced Tea Syrup with High Sugar

A thick syrup concentrate based on tea essences, containing over 65% sugar by dry weight, designed for mixing into iced teas. HTS 2101.20.4800 applies to such high-sugar tea preparations, excluding plain sugar syrups or flavored teas per chapter notes. Commonly used in foodservice.

Sweet Tea Powder for Beverages

Powdered preparation from tea concentrates with over 65% sugar by dry weight, soluble for hot or cold drinks. HTS 2101.20.4800 covers such dry sugar-rich tea products, excluding yeast or enzyme mixes per notes. Popular for instant tea mixes.

Instant Sweetened Maté Powder

Soluble powder from maté concentrates with over 65% sugar, for quick drink preparation. Under HTS 2101.20.4800 for maté-based high-sugar items, excluding roasted chicory. Popular in South American imports.

Flavored Tea Syrup Base High Sugar

Syrup base with tea extracts and flavors, over 65% sugar dry weight, not qualifying as flavored tea exclusion. HTS 2101.20.4800 for such preparations. Used in cocktails or sodas.