Sugar-Sweetened Oolong Tea Extract
Powdered oolong tea concentrate preserved with over 10% dry weight sugar for extended shelf life. Classified under HTS 2101.20.58.00 for its tea essence basis and sugar content per U.S. note 3, chapter 17. Ideal for instant tea mixes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not exceeding sugar note threshold
General 'other' without sugar specification uses different subheading.
If mixed with dried vegetables exceeding scope
Chapter note 1(a) excludes certain vegetable mixtures.
If put up as medicinal yeast-containing prep
Chapter note 1(g) directs medicaments to chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use independent lab for dry weight analysis to preempt CBP challenges
• Avoid packaging mimicking retail tea bags to stay out of 0902
• Document no yeast or enzyme additions per chapter exclusions
Related Products under HTS 2101.20.58.00
Sweetened Instant Iced Tea Powder
A powdered concentrate made from black tea extracts with over 10% sugar by dry weight, designed for mixing with water to make iced tea. It falls under HTS 2101.20.58.00 as a tea-based preparation containing sugar exceeding the threshold in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17. Primarily used for retail beverage preparation.
Green Tea Extract Powder with Sugar
Concentrated green tea essence in powdered form, sweetened with over 10% dry weight sugar for use in smoothies or baking. Classified in HTS 2101.20.58.00 due to its basis in tea extracts and high sugar content as defined in U.S. note 3 to chapter 17. Commonly imported for health supplement applications.
Sweetened Black Tea Concentrate for Bottling
Industrial concentrate from black tea essences with high sugar content (>10% dry weight), intended for further dilution in beverage production. Fits HTS 2101.20.58.00 as a tea-based preparation under the specified sugar note. Used by bottlers for ready-to-drink teas.
Maté Essence Syrup with Cane Sugar
Liquid concentrate of yerba maté extracts blended with over 10% dry weight sugar, used for cocktails or sodas. HTS 2101.20.58.00 applies as a maté-based preparation meeting the sugar content criteria from chapter 17 note 3. Popular in South American beverage imports.