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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)
9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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