Instant Iced Tea Powder Sugar Blend from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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