Chamomile-Lavender Herbal Tea Bags from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
13.9%
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)
9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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