The tariff classification of Iced Tea Mix from Mexico.
Issued July 26, 1995 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2101.20.5800, 2101.20.5400
Headings: 2101
Product description
stated to contain 92 percent sugar, 7 percent tea, and 1 percent citric acid. The product will be imported in one ton tote bags and then repackaged in the United States for retail sale. The consumer adds water to the tea mix to produce a beverage.
Full text
NY 812856 July 26, 1995 CLA-2-21:S:N:N7:232 812856 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2101.20.5400; 2101.20.5800 Mr. Patrick E. Mines P. Mines Customs Services 28 Princess Street P.O. Box 1197 Fort Erie, Ontario L2A 5Y2 Canada RE: The tariff classification of Iced Tea Mix from Mexico. Dear Mr. Mines: In your letter dated July 6, 1995, on behalf of R. W. Patten Distributors Ltd., Ontario, Canada, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject merchandise is stated to contain 92 percent sugar, 7 percent tea, and 1 percent citric acid. The product will be imported in one ton tote bags and then repackaged in the United States for retail sale. The consumer adds water to the tea mix to produce a beverage. The applicable tariff provision for the iced tea mix, if imported in quantities that fall within the limits described in additional U.S. note 8 to Chapter 17, will be 2101.20.5400, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA), which provides for extracts, essences and concentrates, of tea, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of tea...other...other... articles containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 3 to Chapter 17...described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions. The general rate of duty will be 10 percent ad valorem. If the quantitative limits of additional U.S. note 8 to Chapter 17 have been reached, the product will be classified in subheading 2101.20.5800, HTSUSA, and dutiable at the rate of 35 cents per kilogram plus 9.8 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport
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