Sweetened Black Tea Concentrate from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

18.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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

Sweetened Black Tea Concentrate from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2101.20.48.00