2101.20.48.00/Sweetened Black Tea Concentrate/Canada

Sweetened Black Tea Concentrate from Canada

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.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

18.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify sugar content exceeds 65% by dry weight via lab analysis to confirm classification under additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17

• Include detailed ingredient breakdowns and certificates of analysis in documentation to avoid misclassification as lower-sugar tea products

• Watch for quota restrictions on sugar-containing articles; ensure product isn't excluded under chapter notes for flavored teas