2101.20.54.00 - Described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions

This HTS category encompasses certain tea or maté based preparations that meet specific sugar content criteria outlined in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17. These are typically formulated products where the primary ingredient is derived from tea or maté extracts, essences, or concentrates, or the tea or maté itself, and which contain a significant amount of sugar by dry weight, exceeding 10 percent. The classification hinges on both the base ingredient (tea or maté) and the sugar content, aligning with the broader scope of Chapter 21 for miscellaneous edible preparations.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 2101.20.58.00 "Other," is crucial for accurate classification. While the sibling category broadly captures other tea or maté preparations not specifically defined by the sugar content rule, this particular node is reserved for those explicitly meeting the >10% dry weight sugar threshold as per the referenced U.S. note. This differentiation allows for precise tariff treatment based on the sugar composition of the finished product.

As this HTS code represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus remains on correctly identifying products that contain tea or maté and possess a sugar content exceeding 10 percent by dry weight, ensuring they are distinct from general "other" preparations covered under the sibling code and are properly classified according to the specified criteria.