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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If described in general additional U.S. note 3 but not note 8
Different quota provisions apply without specific note 8 entry authority.
If containing significant spice or herb additions
Tea preparations with over 65% spices/herbs classify under heading 0910.
If flavored with artificial sweeteners dominating
Non-sugar sweetener dominant preparations become general food preps.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure packaging identifies as 'tea extract preparation' not finished beverage
• Maintain records proving compliance with quantitative restrictions of note 8
• Test for moisture content affecting dry weight sugar calculations
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.
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.
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.