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9814.00.50.00/Ceylon Tea Siftings Chemical Processing/Mexico

Ceylon Tea Siftings Chemical Processing from Mexico

Ceylon tea siftings imported for chemical processing into caffeine and theine derivatives. This waste material qualifies under HTS 9814.00.50.00 because industrial extraction completely changes its character from agricultural product to pharmaceutical chemical.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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Import Tips

• Pre-clear with HHS via district director approval before shipment

• Label containers with HTS code and 'Industrial Chemical Use Only'

• Retain solvent extraction logs showing complete material destruction

Ceylon Tea Siftings Chemical Processing from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9814.00.50.00