Sugar-Sweetened Oolong Tea Extract from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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