Roibos Tea Extract from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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