2101.20.90.00 - Other

This HTS category, 2101.20.90.00, encompasses "Other" prepared foodstuffs based on tea or maté, specifically extracts, essences, concentrates, and preparations derived from these beverages, which do not fall under more specific preceding subheadings. This includes a broad range of products where tea or maté is a primary ingredient, and the form is not otherwise detailed. Examples might include instant tea or maté powders not meeting specific sugar content thresholds, or liquid preparations for beverages that are not concentrated to the extent of an extract or essence.

It is crucial to distinguish this "Other" category from its sibling categories, which are defined by specific sugar content requirements as outlined in Additional U.S. Notes 2 and 3 to Chapter 17. Those categories are reserved for articles containing over 10 percent or over 65 percent by dry weight of sugar, respectively. Furthermore, blended syrups also have their own distinct classification. This 2101.20.90.00 category applies to tea or maté preparations that do not meet these particular sugar-based criteria or are not categorized as blended syrups.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within HTS code 2101.20.90.00. Therefore, the classification hinges entirely on correctly identifying that a product is derived from tea or maté, is in the form of an extract, essence, concentrate, or a preparation, and does not fit into any more specific or narrowly defined categories within the HTS, particularly those related to sugar content or specific syrup blends. Importers must carefully assess the composition and form of their goods to ensure accurate classification.