Black Tea Essence Liquid
Liquid concentrate essence from black tea for diluting into beverages, containing high tea solids. Falls under HTS 2101.20.20.90 as other tea extracts not elsewhere specified.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If black tea extract in packings for retail under 3kg
Certain retail tea extracts have specific 0902 subheadings.
If alcoholic tea-based liqueur concentrate
Beverages with alcohol content shift to Chapter 22.
If dried with vegetable matter resembling mixed vegetables
Chapter Note 1(a) excludes vegetable mixtures from Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for Brix value to confirm concentration level meets extract definition
• Provide supplier affidavits excluding coffee substitutes per Chapter Note 1(b)
• Refrigerated shipping recommended; declare temperature controls on manifest
Related Products under HTS 2101.20.20.90
Instant Iced Tea Powder
A dehydrated concentrate made from black tea extracts, designed for quick preparation of iced tea by adding water. It falls under HTS 2101.20.20.90 as a tea extract concentrate not suitable for medicinal use or flavored beyond basic tea essence.
Green Tea Extract Powder
Concentrated powder derived from green tea leaves through water extraction and drying, used in food manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2101.20.20.90 as a tea extract concentrate, distinct from raw tea leaves.
Matcha Tea Concentrate Paste
Thick paste form of concentrated matcha green tea extract for use in lattes and desserts. It qualifies for HTS 2101.20.20.90 as a preparation with a basis of tea concentrates.
Rooibos Tea Concentrate
Concentrated extract from rooibos (maté-like herbal tea), used as tea basis in beverages. Classified in HTS 2101.20.20.90 as maté/tea extract preparation.
Oolong Tea Extract Granules
Granular concentrate from oolong tea extraction for instant tea drinks. HTS 2101.20.20.90 covers this as other tea concentrates.
Herbal Tea Essence Blend Concentrate
Liquid essence concentrate principally of tea with minor herbal additions for flavor. Qualifies under HTS 2101.20.20.90 as tea-based preparation.