Instant Iced Tea Powder Sugar Blend from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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