Commercial Tea Extract Sugar Base from China
Industrial tea extract preparation with over 10% sugar for beverage production, meeting Ch.17 note 3 and entered per note 8. Supplied in bulk drums for manufacturers. HTS 2101.20.54.00 due to specific quota provisions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain advance quota consultation with CBP for large volume entries
• Maintain separate accounting for note 8 entries vs other subheadings
• Ensure bulk containers prevent retail sale misinterpretation