Sugar-Sweetened Black Tea Extract from China
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.
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
• Verify compliance with additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 for quota eligibility and entry documentation
• Provide lab analysis certifying over 10% sugar by dry weight to avoid reclassification
• Monitor annual quantitative limits and ensure no over-entry during the quota period