Rooibos Tea Concentrate from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

7.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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