Chamomile-Lavender Herbal Tea Bags
A soothing blend of chamomile and lavender flowers packaged in individual tea bags for steeping in hot water. This product falls under HTS 2106.90.99.87 as a herbal tea infusion made from a mixture of herbs, not qualifying as flavored tea under heading 0902. It is intended for retail consumption as a caffeine-free beverage.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended with black, green, or oolong tea leaves
Presence of true tea (Camellia sinensis) changes classification to flavored tea under Chapter 9, not herbal infusions.
If containing added sugars, honey, or fruit pieces beyond trace amounts
Becomes a sweetened food preparation or soup mix, falling into broader 'other' category rather than pure herbal infusions.
If imported as loose dried herbs without preparation for infusion
Unprocessed or bulk mixed herbs for plants/medicinal use classify under Chapter 12 as plants used in perfumery or pharmacy.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product contains only herbs and no tea leaves (Camellia sinensis) to avoid reclassification under 0902; provide botanical certificates
• Label accurately as 'herbal tea' or 'tisane' with full ingredient list to comply with FDA food labeling requirements
• Avoid adding sweeteners or flavors exceeding trace amounts, as this could shift classification to 2106.90 other preparations
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