HTS US: 2101.XX.XXXX
Description
This heading encompasses a range of products related to coffee, tea, and maté, including their extracts, essences, and concentrates, as well as preparations primarily based on these extracts or the raw products themselves. It also covers roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, along with their respective extracts and concentrates.
Products within this heading are typically used as flavoring agents, beverage bases, or substitutes for traditional coffee and tea. The heading includes both instant forms and other preparations, packaged for retail or bulk use.
Code Hierarchy
- Section II:
- Vegetable Products (Chapters 06-14)
- Chapter 21: Miscellaneous Edible Preparations
- Heading 2101: Extracts, essences and concentrates, of coffee, tea or maté and preparations with a basis of these products or with a basis of coffee, tea or maté; roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
2101.XX.XXXX– The final digits specify the exact type and packaging of the product.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The heading 2101 is divided into detailed subheadings reflecting the source (coffee, tea, maté), type of product (extract, essence, concentrate, preparation), and packaging or special provisions. Below is a complete table of the US HTS codes within 2101.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2101.11 | Extracts, essences and concentrates (of coffee) | Products derived from coffee used for instant coffee production and other uses. |
| 2101.11.21 | Instant coffee, not flavored | Pure instant coffee powder without added flavorings. |
| 2101.11.21.26 | Packaged for retail sale | Instant coffee in retail packaging ready for consumer purchase. |
| 2101.11.21.29 | Other | Instant coffee not packaged for retail sale, such as bulk or industrial use. |
| 2101.11.21.31 | Packaged for retail sale | Additional retail-packaged instant coffee products. |
| 2101.11.21.39 | Other | Other forms of instant coffee not specified above. |
| 2101.11.29 | Other extracts, essences and concentrates of coffee | Includes coffee extracts not classified as instant coffee. |
| 2101.11.29.41 | Packaged for retail sale | Retail-packaged coffee extracts other than instant coffee. |
| 2101.11.29.49 | Other | Bulk or industrial coffee extracts. |
| 2101.12 | Preparations with a basis of extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee | Mixtures and preparations primarily based on coffee extracts or coffee itself. |
| 2101.12.32.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | Products subject to special tariff provisions under note 15. |
| 2101.12.34.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions | Preparations qualifying under note 9 to chapter 17. |
| 2101.12.38.00 | Other | Other coffee preparations not covered by special notes. |
| 2101.12.44.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions | Preparations covered under note 7 to chapter 17. |
| 2101.12.48.00 | Other | Additional coffee-based preparations. |
| 2101.12.54.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions | Preparations qualifying under note 8 to chapter 17. |
| 2101.12.58.00 | Other | Other unspecified coffee preparations. |
| 2101.12.90.00 | Other | Miscellaneous coffee-based preparations. |
| 2101.20 | Extracts, essences and concentrates of tea or maté, and preparations with a basis of these or of tea or maté | Products derived from tea or maté, including instant tea and related preparations. |
| 2101.20.20 | Extracts, essences and concentrates | Concentrated forms of tea or maté extracts. |
| 2101.20.20.10 | Instant tea | Soluble tea products ready for quick preparation. |
| 2101.20.20.90 | Other | Other tea or maté concentrates and extracts. |
| 2101.20.32.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | Tea or maté extracts subject to special tariff provisions. |
| 2101.20.34.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions | Preparations qualifying under note 9 to chapter 17. |
| 2101.20.38.00 | Other | Other tea or maté preparations not otherwise specified. |
| 2101.20.44.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions | Preparations covered under note 7 to chapter 17. |
| 2101.20.48.00 | Other | Additional tea or maté based preparations. |
| 2101.20.54.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions | Preparations qualifying under note 8 to chapter 17. |
| 2101.20.58.00 | Other | Miscellaneous tea or maté preparations. |
| 2101.20.90.00 | Other | Other extracts or preparations based on tea or maté. |
| 2101.30.00.00 | Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof | Roasted chicory and similar coffee substitutes, including their extracts and concentrates. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To ensure correct classification, note the following exclusions:
- Unroasted coffee or tea leaves are classified under other headings (e.g., coffee under 0901, tea under 0902).
- Prepared or preserved coffee or tea products with added ingredients that do not primarily consist of extracts or concentrates may fall under other headings.
- Instant beverages prepared with coffee, tea, or maté but containing significant added ingredients may be classified elsewhere.
- Non-edible products derived from coffee or tea such as cosmetic extracts are not covered.
Notes
- Packaging Specifications:
- Several codes distinguish products packaged for retail sale versus bulk or industrial packaging.
- Special Tariff Provisions: Certain subheadings refer to general or additional U.S. notes that may affect duty rates or entry requirements.
- Use in Food and Beverage Industry: These products are widely used as flavorings, beverage bases, and substitutes in the food and beverage sector.
- Roasted Coffee Substitutes: Roasted chicory and similar products are included due to their use as coffee alternatives.
Declaration Example
Product: A shipment of instant coffee, not flavored, packaged for retail sale.US HTS Code:
2101.11.21.26Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS for applicable rates.
Additional Requirements: Compliance with FDA food import regulations; accurate labeling of product type.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 0901:
- Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins.
- HTS 0902: Tea, whether or not flavored.
- HTS 2102: Yeasts, prepared baking powders.
- HTS 2103: Sauces and preparations thereof; mixed condiments and seasonings.
