Sweetened Black Tea Concentrate from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
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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