Instant Iced Tea Powder from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

18.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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