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Sugar Cane Sweetened Iced Tea Powder Mix

Powdered mix primarily for preparing iced tea beverages at home, containing sugar derived from sugar cane for sweetness. Classified under HTS 2106.90.99.72 as a food preparation for beverage manufacture with specified sugar source. Meets chapter provisions as nesoi excluding prohibited categories.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+7.5%13.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%—6.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%—6.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%—6.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%—6.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

2106.90.99Same rate: 13.9%

If sugar source not specified or derived from other sources like corn syrup

Sugar origin determines subheading; unspecified or starch-derived sweeteners fall into residual nesoi category.

1701.91Higher: 17.6% vs 13.9%

If imported primarily as refined cane/beet sugar rather than beverage preparation

Pure or crude sugar headings apply when principal use is not beverage manufacture but direct sweetening.

2106.90.52.00Lower: 12.5% vs 13.9%

If compound alcoholic preparation for beverage mixing

Alcohol content over trace amounts shifts to specific alcoholic compound heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify sugar origin documentation (cane/beet certificates) to confirm 2106.90.99.72 eligibility; mixed sources may require blending proof

• Ensure labeling complies with FDA beverage prep standards; include sugar source if over 2% to prevent CBP reclassification