Cane Sugar Matcha Latte Mix from China
Powdered instant mix combining matcha green tea powder, milk solids, and cane sugar for preparing lattes. This falls under 2106.90.99.97 as a food preparation n.e.s.i. containing cane sugar, excluded from pure tea headings by note 1(c) due to flavoring and additives.
Duty Rate — China → United States
13.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document cane sugar sourcing with supplier certificates to satisfy the specific sugar requirement
• Specify 'not pure tea' in entry descriptions to prevent misclassification under 0902
• Check for dairy content thresholds that might require additional FDA prior notice