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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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