Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 21012020: Extracts, Essences, or Concentrates of Tea or Mate

The HS Code 21012020 refers to extracts, essences, or concentrates of tea or mate. This code is used to classify and track the import and export of these products globally. In this article, we will explore the product description, tariff rates, quantity unit, and special tariff preference programs related to HS Code 21012020.

Product Description

The product description for HS Code 21012020 is extracts, essences, or concentrates of tea or mate. This includes various forms of processed tea or mate, such as powders, liquids, or other concentrated forms. These products are typically used for further processing or as flavoring agents in the food and beverage industry.

Bound / MFN Duty Rate

The bound / MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for HS Code 21012020 is free. This means that there are no import duties or tariffs imposed on these products when traded between countries. The MFN principle ensures that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it has to do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for HS Code 21012020 is kilograms (KG). This unit of measurement is used to quantify the weight of the extracts, essences, or concentrates of tea or mate being imported or exported.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

Several special tariff preference programs are applicable to HS Code 21012020. These programs provide certain countries with preferential treatment in terms of reduced or duty-free tariffs. The following are the special tariff preference programs and the corresponding tariff rates:

• Free: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - duty-free treatment for eligible countries
• Bahrain Special Rate: Duty-free treatment for Bahrain
• NAFTA for Canada: Duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement
• Chile Special Rate: Duty-free treatment for Chile
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Duty-free treatment for eligible countries in the Caribbean region
• Israel Special Rate: Duty-free treatment for Israel
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Duty-free treatment for eligible countries in the Andean region
• Jordan Special Rate: Duty-free treatment for Jordan
• Morocco Special Rate: Duty-free treatment for Morocco
• NAFTA for Mexico: Duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement
• Oman Special Rate: Duty-free treatment for Oman
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Duty-free treatment for eligible countries in the Dominican Republic and Central America
• Peru Special Rate: Duty-free treatment for Peru
• Singapore Special Rate: Duty-free treatment for Singapore
• 3.4%: Australia Special Rate - a tariff rate of 3.4% is applicable for Australia

Importing and Exporting US States

The HS Code 21012020 applies to import and export transactions involving extracts, essences, or concentrates of tea or mate in the United States. The specific states involved in importing or exporting these products may vary depending on market demand and trade relationships. However, major tea-consuming states such as California, New York, Texas, and Illinois are likely to be significant importers, while tea-producing states such as South Carolina, Hawaii, and Washington may be prominent exporters.

HS Code 21012020 represents extracts, essences, or concentrates of tea or mate. This code is used for classification, tracking, and regulation of these products in international trade. With its free bound / MFN duty rate and various special tariff preference programs, the import and export of extracts, essences, or concentrates of tea or mate are facilitated and encouraged among countries worldwide.