HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2101.20 – Extracts, essences and concentrates; of tea or mate, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of tea or mate
HS code 2101.20 is the 6-digit subheading for extracts, essences and concentrates, of tea or mate, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of tea or mate. It is used for liquid tea extract, instant tea powder, mate concentrate, tea essence and decaffeinated tea extract.
What HS 2101.20 covers
This HS code covers extracts, essences, and concentrates of tea or mate, along with preparations based on these. It's a critical category for the global ready-to-drink tea market, as well as for food manufacturers utilizing tea or mate as a flavoring agent. These concentrated forms offer convenience, consistent flavor, and extended shelf life, making them ideal for mass production of bottled iced teas, tea-flavored snacks, and health supplements. Importers are typically large beverage companies, food processors, and pharmaceutical firms seeking high-quality tea and mate ingredients. Exporters are often countries with significant tea or mate cultivation and advanced processing technologies, such as China, India, and Brazil. The trade is driven by consumer trends towards healthy beverages and the global popularity of tea.
- Covers
- Liquid tea extract
- Instant tea powder
- Mate concentrate
- Tea essence
- Decaffeinated tea extract
- Green tea extract
- Black tea concentrate
- Yerba mate extract
- Examples
- Lipton Iced Tea (from concentrate)
- Arizona Iced Tea (from concentrate)
- Celestial Seasonings Instant Tea
- Guayaki Yerba Mate (concentrate)
Codes often confused with 2101.20
Common mistake. Can be confused with 0902 (tea, whether or not flavored) if not clearly an extract or concentrate, or with 2202 (non-alcoholic beverages) if it's a ready-to-drink tea beverage.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 210120, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 210120 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $311M 20% of world exports
- 2 United States $186M 12% of world exports
- 3 China $147M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $231M 14% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $107M 6.6% of world imports
- 3 France $106M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 2101.20 2
Brazil splits HS 2101.20 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2101.20.10 Tea extracts, essences and preparationsDe chá
- 2101.20.20 Mate extracts, essences and preparationsDe mate
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 21.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2101.20
What is HS code 210120?
HS code 210120 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Extracts, essences and concentrates; of tea or mate, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of tea or mate. This HS code covers extracts, essences, and concentrates of tea or mate, along with preparations based on these. It's a critical category for the global ready-to-drink tea market, as well as for food manufacturers utilizing tea or mate as a flavoring agent. These concentrated forms offer convenience, consistent flavor, and extended shelf life, making them ideal for mass production of bottled iced teas, tea-flavored snacks, and health supplements. Importers are typically large beverage companies, food processors, and pharmaceutical firms seeking high-quality tea and mate ingredients. Exporters are often countries with significant tea or mate cultivation and advanced processing technologies, such as China, India, and Brazil. The trade is driven by consumer trends towards healthy beverages and the global popularity of tea.
What products fall under HS code 210120?
Liquid tea extract, instant tea powder, mate concentrate, tea essence, decaffeinated tea extract, green tea extract, black tea concentrate, yerba mate extract
What are common misclassifications for HS code 210120?
Can be confused with 0902 (tea, whether or not flavored) if not clearly an extract or concentrate, or with 2202 (non-alcoholic beverages) if it's a ready-to-drink tea beverage.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 210120?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 210120 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($311M, 20% of world exports), the United States ($186M) and China ($147M). World exports came to about $1.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 210120?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 210120 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($231M, 14% of world imports), the Netherlands ($107M) and France ($106M). World imports came to about $1.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 210120 structured?
HS code 210120 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (21) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 210120?
Brazil splits HS code 210120 into 2 NCM codes: 2101.20.10 (Tea extracts, essences and preparations), 2101.20.20 (Mate extracts, essences and preparations). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.