Commercial Tea Extract Sugar Base from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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