Maté Essence Sugar Syrup from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Confirm maté origin documentation for proper heading 2101 classification
• Monitor cumulative entries against note 8 quantitative limits monthly
• Avoid retail packaging that suggests Chapter 22 beverage classification