2101.20.58.00 - Other

This HTS classification, 2101.20.58.00, specifically covers "Other" preparations based on tea or maté extracts, essences, or concentrates, or on tea or maté itself. This broad category encompasses a wide array of finished edible products that do not fall into more specific subcategories within the tea and maté preparations group. Examples may include flavored tea beverages, instant tea mixes with added ingredients, or pre-packaged maté-based drinks, provided they meet the general criteria for inclusion in heading 2101.20.

It is crucial to distinguish this "Other" classification from its sibling category, 2101.20.54.00. The sibling specifically applies to tea or maté preparations that are described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions. This implies that 2101.20.54.00 is reserved for products meeting specific sugar content or other stipulations outlined in that particular U.S. note, making it a more narrowly defined subcategory. Therefore, goods classified under 2101.20.58.00 are those that do not qualify for the specific provisions of the sibling category.

As this node represents a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level is final, meaning the specific characteristics of the product, including its composition, form, and intended use, must be carefully assessed against the wording of this classification and its parent categories to ensure accurate duty assessment. The primary classification driver here is the presence of tea or maté extracts, essences, or concentrates, or tea or maté itself, as the base ingredient for the preparation, and the absence of a more specific classification.