Green Tea Concentrate with Cane Sugar
Liquid concentrate from green tea with over 10% dry weight sugar content per chapter 17 note 3, qualifying for entry under U.S. note 8. Used in ready-to-drink beverages and culinary applications. Classified under 2101.20.54.00 for its tea base and specific sugar provisions.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for sugar content 10% or less by dry weight
Lower sugar extracts fall under the general 'other' subheading without chapter 17 note provisions.
If sugar content dominates over tea extract
Predominantly sugar products with minor tea flavoring classify as cane sugar in Chapter 17.
If carbonated or ready-to-drink as non-alcoholic beverage
Finished carbonated tea beverages move to Chapter 22 classification.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit certificate of analysis confirming sugar content meets note 3 requirements
• Track entries against U.S. note 8 quota allocations throughout the year
• Label clearly as 'tea extract' to prevent misclassification as beverage base
Related Products under HTS 2101.20.54.00
Sugar-Sweetened Black Tea Extract
A concentrated liquid extract derived from black tea leaves, containing over 10% sugar by dry weight as described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17, and entered under the provisions of note 8. This product is used as a base for iced teas and beverages. It falls under HTS 2101.20.54.00 due to its tea extract basis with added sugar meeting the specific U.S. quantitative provisions.
Instant Iced Tea Powder Sugar Blend
Soluble powder made from tea extracts and sugar exceeding 10% dry weight per U.S. note 3, entered pursuant to note 8 provisions. Designed for quick preparation of sweetened iced tea. HTS 2101.20.54.00 applies due to tea base with specified sugar content.
Maté Essence Sugar Syrup
Concentrated syrup of yerba maté extract with sugar content over 10% by dry weight (Ch.17 note 3), entered under U.S. note 8. Used in energy drinks and traditional beverages. Falls under 2101.20.54.00 as maté-based preparation meeting sugar quota provisions.
Sweetened Oolong Tea Concentrate
Liquid concentrate from oolong tea with added sugar exceeding chapter 17 note 3 threshold, entered via U.S. note 8. Primarily for beverage manufacturing. Classified in 2101.20.54.00 for tea extract basis and sugar provisions.
Commercial Tea Extract Sugar Base
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.