Roibos Tea Extract from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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