Instant Iced Tea Powder from Germany
A dehydrated concentrate made from black tea extracts, sweetened and flavored for quick preparation of iced tea by adding water. Classified under HTS 2101.20.90.00 as a preparation with a basis of tea extracts, not qualifying as pure tea essences. Ideal for retail beverage mixing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify the product is over 50% tea extract basis to avoid reclassification to pure tea headings
• Include lab analysis certificates proving composition to prevent disputes over 'preparations' status
• Label clearly as 'tea concentrate preparation' to comply with FDA food import rules and avoid adulteration claims