Extracts, essences and concentrates
Extracts, essences and concentrates, of coffee, tea or maté and preparations with a basis of these products or with a basis of coffee, tea or maté; roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof: > Extracts, essences and concentrates, of tea or maté, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of tea or maté: > Extracts, essences and concentrates
Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 2101.20.20
Instant Black Tea Powder
A dehydrated concentrate made from black tea leaves, dissolved in hot water to make tea. Classified under HTS 2101.20.20 as an extract or concentrate of tea intended for beverage preparation.
Green Tea Extract Powder
Concentrated powder derived from green tea leaves, rich in catechins and used in beverages or supplements. Falls under HTS 2101.20.20 as a tea extract not put up for retail sale as tea.
Matcha Tea Concentrate Paste
Thick paste concentrate of stone-ground matcha green tea, used for lattes and traditional drinks. Classified in 2101.20.20 as a tea essence or concentrate.
Tea Essence Liquid Concentrate
Liquid flavor essence derived from tea extraction process, used in soft drinks and iced tea production. HTS 2101.20.20 covers such tea-based essences and preparations.
Oolong Tea Extract Granules
Granulated extract from partially fermented oolong tea leaves, soluble for quick brewing. Properly classified under 2101.20.20 as tea concentrate.
Rooibos Tea Concentrate
Concentrated extract from rooibos (red bush) herbal tea, caffeine-free for beverages. Classified as maté preparation under HTS 2101.20.20 despite herbal nature.
Mate Leaf Extract Powder
Powdered concentrate from yerba mate leaves (Ilex paraguariensis), used in energy drinks. HTS 2101.20.20 specifically includes maté extracts and preparations.
Liquid Black Tea Essence
Highly concentrated liquid tea essence from black tea, used by bottlers for ready-to-drink teas. Falls under 2101.20.20 as tea extract preparation.
Decaffeinated Tea Concentrate
Concentrate from decaffeinated tea leaves, retaining flavor compounds. Classified in HTS 2101.20.20 regardless of caffeine removal process.
Organic Green Tea Extract
Certified organic powder extract from green tea, standardized for polyphenols. HTS 2101.20.20 applies to all tea extracts including organic.
Iced Tea Flavor Concentrate
Liquid concentrate formulated for iced tea production, tea-based with natural flavors. Classified under 2101.20.20 when basis is tea extract.
Tea Protein Hydrolysate Concentrate
Hydrolyzed tea leaf protein concentrate used in nutrition products. Remains in 2101.20.20 as tea-based preparation.