Tea, tea waste and tea siftings and sweepings, all the foregoing to be used solely for manufacturing theine, caffeine or other chemical products whereby the identity and character of the original material is entirely destroyed or changed
1 declarable lines
Heading 9814 covers tea, tea waste, tea siftings and tea sweepings imported solely for manufacturing theine, caffeine or other chemical products where the original tea is entirely destroyed or changed. The provided data lists one declarable line, 9814.00.50.00, for these bonded industrial tea materials.
Products in this heading
- Tea leaves imported solely for caffeine extraction
- Tea waste imported solely for theine production
- Tea siftings imported solely for caffeine manufacturing
- Tea sweepings imported solely for chemical processing
- Low-grade tea imported for industrial caffeine production
- Tea dust imported solely for caffeine extraction
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the goods are tea, tea waste, tea siftings or tea sweepings.
- Confirm the sole use is manufacturing theine, caffeine or another chemical product.
- Confirm the process entirely destroys or changes the identity and character of the original tea material.
- Confirm the goods are not for retail sale, drinking or food use.
- Confirm entry is made under bond as required by U.S. note 1 to this subchapter.
Often confused with
- Heading 0902Retail tea bags for drinking
Beverage tea is classified as tea, not as a chapter 98 bonded material for chemical destruction.
- Heading 0902Flavored tea sold as food
Tea for drinking or food use stays in the tea heading, not heading 9814.
- Heading 2101Instant tea or tea extract for beverages
Tea extracts and preparations are classified outside the raw tea material provision.
- Heading 2939Isolated caffeine sold as a chemical
The final chemical product is not tea waste or tea material imported for manufacturing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for tea waste imported to make caffeine?
Tea waste imported solely to manufacture caffeine is classified under 9814.00.50.00. The general (MFN) rate is Free, under bond, as prescribed in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter.
What is the duty on tea siftings used solely for theine manufacturing?
Tea siftings used solely for theine manufacturing fall under 9814.00.50.00. The general (MFN) rate is Free, under bond, as prescribed in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter.
How do I classify tea sweepings for chemical processing?
Use 9814.00.50.00 when the tea sweepings are imported solely to make theine, caffeine or another chemical product and the original material is entirely destroyed or changed. The general (MFN) rate is Free, under bond, as prescribed in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.