1211.90.89.80 - Herbal teas and herbal infusions (single species, unmixed)

This HTS classification, 1211.90.89.80, specifically covers herbal teas and herbal infusions that consist of a single plant species, without any mixing of different botanical materials. These products are derived from various plants used for their aromatic or medicinal properties, and are presented in a dried form suitable for steeping in hot water to create a beverage. The key characteristic is the singular nature of the plant ingredient, meaning only one type of herb, flower, leaf, or root is present.

The distinction between this category and its sibling, 1211.90.89.90 (Other), lies in the specificity of the product. While 1211.90.89.90 is a broader "catch-all" for other herbal materials not otherwise specified, 1211.90.89.80 requires the product to be a single species herbal tea or infusion. Therefore, any blended herbal teas or infusions, even if they consist of materials that would individually fall under chapter 12, would be classified under the "Other" sibling category if they are not a single species.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories for this specific classification. All goods fitting the description of a single species herbal tea or infusion, dried and not otherwise specified, will be classified here. Examples include pure dried chamomile tea, single-species dried peppermint tea, or unmixed dried hibiscus infusions. The emphasis is on the unadulterated nature of the product being a singular plant ingredient intended for infusion.