0902.20.10.00 - Flavored

This HTS classification covers green tea that has been altered by the addition of flavors. These flavors can be natural or artificial and are incorporated to impart a distinct aroma or taste to the green tea. Examples include teas flavored with fruit extracts, spices, herbs, or floral essences. The key defining characteristic is the presence of added flavoring agents, which differentiate it from unflavored green tea.

Within the broader category of "Other green tea (not fermented)," this specific subheading is distinguished from its sibling, 0902.20.90 ("Other"). While 0902.20.90 encompasses unflavored green teas that fall outside of any more specific subheadings, 0902.20.10.00 is exclusively for those green teas that have undergone a flavoring process. Therefore, the presence or absence of added flavor is the primary distinguishing factor at this level.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification into this subheading is determined solely by whether the green tea is flavored. The official description "Flavored" serves as the definitive criterion for inclusion, ensuring that green teas with added flavorings are correctly identified and distinguished from their unflavored counterparts.