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U.S. imports of tea & maté extracts, essences, concentrates & preparations (HS 210120) totaled $18.1M in April 2026, traded with 46 countries.
Importers of Tea & Maté Extracts, Essences, Concentrates & Preparations paid $645K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $4.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Tea & Maté Extracts, Essences, Concentrates & Preparations imports of $18.1M in April 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $16.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataInstant tea, soluble maté, and sugar-containing tea-based preparations each fall into distinct 10-digit tariff lines under this heading, with classification hinging on sugar content thresholds and whether the product contains cereals or other additives. Canada leads US imports, followed by China and India — a supplier mix that reflects both re-export of finished instant tea and origin-country processing of raw leaf. Products containing more than 65% sugar (2101204800) or more than 10% sugar (2101205400, 2101205800) face separate duty treatment from plain soluble tea (2101200020), making ingredient-level documentation critical at entry. FDA regulates these products as food, and importers should ensure labeling and ingredient declarations comply with US food standards before shipment.
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The US tariff schedule draws hard lines at specific sugar thresholds. Preparations containing more than 65% sugar by weight fall under 2101204800, those with more than 10% (but not over 65%) sugar fall under 2101205400 or 2101205800 depending on other factors, while plain soluble or instant tea with no added sugar, cereal, or similar ingredients is classified under 2101200020. Accurate ingredient declarations and lab analysis are essential to avoid misclassification.
Imported tea extracts and concentrates are regulated as food by FDA. Importers must file a Prior Notice of Imported Food, ensure the foreign facility is registered with FDA, and provide compliant labeling including ingredient lists and nutrition facts. Products with added sugars or flavoring agents may face additional scrutiny for labeling accuracy.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2101202090 | TEA & MATE EXTRACTS, ESSENCES & CONCENTRATES NESOI | $6.7M | 10.91% | $188K |
| 2101202010 | INSTANT TEA | $5.5M | 9.02% | $57K |
| 2101205400 | PREPS BASE TEA/MATE,GT 10% SUGAR | $3.2M | 20.00% | $16K |
| 2101209000 | OTHER PREPARATIONS WITH A BASIS OF TEA/MATE, NESOI | $1.5M | 17.90% | $188K |
| 2101205800 | PREP BASE TEA/MATE ETC CONTAIN GT 10% SUGAR, NESOI | $724K | 23.85% | $173K |
| 2101204800 | PREP BASE TEA/MATE ETC, CONTNG GT 65% SUGAR, NESOI | $430K | 5.30% | $23K |
| 2101203800 | PREP BASE TEA/MATE,BLEND SYRUP(CH. 17-NTE 4),NESOI | $0 | -- | -- |
TEA & MATE EXTRACTS, ESSENCES & CONCENTRATES NESOI
INSTANT TEA
PREPS BASE TEA/MATE,GT 10% SUGAR
OTHER PREPARATIONS WITH A BASIS OF TEA/MATE, NESOI
PREP BASE TEA/MATE ETC CONTAIN GT 10% SUGAR, NESOI
PREP BASE TEA/MATE ETC, CONTNG GT 65% SUGAR, NESOI
PREP BASE TEA/MATE,BLEND SYRUP(CH. 17-NTE 4),NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2101200020 | SOLUBLE/INSTANT TEA/MATE CONT NO SUGAR/CEREAL/ETC | $13.7M |
| 2101200040 | TEA OR MATE EXTRACTS/CONCENTRATES & PREPS, NESOI | $6.1M |
SOLUBLE/INSTANT TEA/MATE CONT NO SUGAR/CEREAL/ETC
512.9K kg
TEA OR MATE EXTRACTS/CONCENTRATES & PREPS, NESOI
1.9M kg
FOOD PREPARATIONS NESOI
HS 210690
SAUCES ETC. MIXED CONDIMENTS AND SEASONINGS NESOI
HS 210390
COFFEE EXTRACTS, ESSENCES ETC. & PREP THEREFROM
HS 210111
TOMATO KETCHUP AND OTHER TOMATO SAUCES
HS 210320
SOUPS AND BROTHS AND PREPARATIONS THEREFOR
HS 210410
ICE CREAM AND OTHER EDIBLE ICE, WITH COCOA OR NOT
HS 210500
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $145K | $10.4M | +$10.3M |
| New Jersey | $4.1M | $349K | -$3.8M |
| California | $2.8M | $1.2M | -$1.5M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $8.2M | +$8.2M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $3.6M | $213K | -$3.4M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $2.5M | $676K | -$1.8M |