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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0903.00.00Same rate: 7.5%

If pure maté leaves, not rooibos extract

True maté in leaf form stays in its specific heading 0903.

1211.90Higher: 16% vs 7.5%

If herbal plants used medicinally without tea processing

Medicinal herbs not prepared as tea extracts go to Chapter 12.

2106.90.52.00Higher: 17.5% vs 7.5%

If compound syrup with sugar over tea content

Sugar-based compounds exceed 'tea basis' threshold.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Differentiate from true maté (0903) with botanical certificates

Check for undeclared additives; over 20% other ingredients risks 2106

Origin labeling crucial as South African product may qualify for GSP