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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+20.0%28.5%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2101.20Same rate: 28.5%

If for retail packages under specific descriptions

Certain named preparations have dedicated subheadings before 'other'.

1701.91.54.00Lower: 26% vs 28.5%

If imported primarily as sugar product exceeding quota

High-sugar items risk reclassification if tea basis not predominant.

2106.90.44.00Lower: 7.5% vs 28.5%

If compound syrup for general food manufacturing

Non-specific extract bases may fall under broader food prep headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify end-use as concentrate, not finished good, to avoid beverage chapter shifts

• Bulk shipments need tare weight adjustments for accurate sugar dry weight

• Comply with FDA prior notice for tea extracts entering food channels