U.S. imports of tea & maté extracts, essences, concentrates & preparations (HS 210120) totaled $18.1M in April 2026, traded with 46 countries.
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.
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The heading includes dedicated lines for preparations exceeding 65% sugar (2101204800) and those exceeding 10% sugar (2101205400, 2101205800), as well as a line for preparations containing blending syrups (2101203800). Plain soluble or instant tea with no added sugar or cereal falls under 2101200020 or 2101202010. Accurate sugar-content documentation is essential to avoid misclassification.
Canada, China, and India are the top three suppliers under this heading, with Chile and Brazil also contributing. China and India supply bulk instant tea powders and concentrated extracts, while Canada often re-exports or processes value-added tea preparations for the US market.
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Imports
$18.1M
from 46 countries · YTD: $64.8M
Exports
$19.8M
Surplus of $1.7M (net exporter)
Trade balance: surplus of $1.7M (net exporter)
YTD: $64.8M imported (April 2026)
745 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
FOOD PREPARATIONS NESOI
HS 210690
SAUCES ETC. MIXED CONDIMENTS AND SEASONINGS NESOI
HS 210390
COFFEE EXTRACTS, ESSENCES ETC. & PREP THEREFROM
HS 210111
SOUPS AND BROTHS AND PREPARATIONS THEREFOR
HS 210410
TOMATO KETCHUP AND OTHER TOMATO SAUCES
HS 210320
YEASTS, ACTIVE
HS 210210
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.