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%+17.5%26%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2101.20Same rate: 26%

If for retail packages under specific descriptions

Certain named preparations have dedicated subheadings before 'other'.

1701.91.54.00Lower: 23.5% vs 26%

If imported primarily as sugar product exceeding quota

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

2106.90.44.00Lower: 17.5% vs 26%

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