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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pure maté leaves, not rooibos extract
True maté in leaf form stays in its specific heading 0903.
If herbal plants used medicinally without tea processing
Medicinal herbs not prepared as tea extracts go to Chapter 12.
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
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