Roibos Tea Extract from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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