Sugar-Sweetened Oolong Tea Extract from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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