Rooibos-Honeybush South African Herbal Tea from China
Naturally sweet red herbal tea from rooibos and honeybush shrubs, mimicking true tea without caffeine. HTS 2106.90.99.87 covers this mixed South African herb infusion for beverage preparation, excluded from Chapter 9. High in antioxidants.
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)
9903.05.870%Articles provided for in subdivision (c) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm origin certificates, as African herbs face phytosanitary checks for pests
• Label 'not tea' if resembling Camellia products to prevent confusion
• Test for sulfur residues from drying processes common in rooibos