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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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