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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dominant spice/herb content over tea
Spice/herb mixtures take precedence per Chapter Note 1(d).
If prepared as flavored sauce or condiment base
Sauce preparations with tea basis may shift to 2103.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ingredient breakdown must show tea >50% dry basis for classification
• FDA prior notice required for tea extracts used in food
• Avoid 'dietary supplement' labeling to stay in food chapters
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.
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.
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.