Tea & Maté Extracts, Essences, Concentrates & Preparations

Soluble and instant teas, maté extracts, and preparations made on a basis of tea or maté span nine 10-digit lines under 210120, with classification driven primarily by sugar content thresholds (notably above 10% and above 65%) and whether the product contains added cereal, sweetener, or blending syrups. Canada, China, and India are the top three US import sources, covering a range from bulk instant tea powder to premium specialty preparations. FDA reviews these products as processed food imports, and importers should be aware that blended preparations containing significant sugar may fall under lines 2101205400 or 2101205800 rather than the simpler extract lines. Correct classification requires careful review of ingredient composition, particularly for ready-to-drink tea concentrate bases.