Tea Dust Bulk Chemical Extraction from China
Bulk tea dust imported in large quantities for industrial-scale caffeine and theine extraction plants. HTS 9814.00.50.00 exemption applies because chemical processing entirely destroys the agricultural product's identity and character.
Duty Rate — China → 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
Import Tips
• For large volume shipments, establish continuous bond with customs
• Implement RFID tracking for material from entry to destruction
• Annual compliance reports to HHS prevent entry holds