9814.00.50.00/Industrial Black Tea Waste for Caffeine Extraction/Japan

Industrial Black Tea Waste for Caffeine Extraction from Japan

Coarse black tea waste consisting of broken leaves and dust generated during tea processing, imported specifically for industrial extraction of caffeine. This material falls under HTS 9814.00.50.00 because it is used solely in chemical manufacturing processes where the tea's original identity is completely destroyed through solvent extraction and purification, yielding pure caffeine crystals.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

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
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Import Tips

• Provide bond as required by U.S. note to heading 9814.00.50 ensuring material used only for theine/caffeine production under HHS oversight

• Include end-use certificate from importer specifying chemical manufacturing process that destroys tea character

• Maintain detailed processing records for 5 years to prove compliance during customs audits; diversion triggers full duty liability

Industrial Black Tea Waste for Caffeine Extraction from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9814.00.50.00