Roibos Tea Extract

Concentrated extract from roibos (red bush) maté plant, caffeine-free for herbal infusions. Classifies under HTS 2101.20.32.00 as maté-based preparation under GN15 provisions. Popular in health tea blends.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

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

2101.20.44Same rate: 27.5%

If unsweetened, non-GN15 origin

Roibos extracts without sugar addition from other countries use general unsweetened subheading.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 27.5%

If sold as bulk herbal plant material

Unprocessed roibos plants or crude extracts classify as medicinal plants rather than food preps.

2202.99Lower: 24.9% vs 27.5%

If ready-to-drink roibos beverage

Bottled finished roibos drinks fall under non-alcoholic beverages excluding fruit/veg juices.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm roibos qualifies as maté preparation per tariff definitions for correct 2101 classification

Labeling must specify botanical origin to avoid confusion with true tea under 0902

Monitor for undeclared additives that could exclude from chapter per note 1 exclusions