Product classification
HS code for Mate extract: 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.
Classification of mate extract under HS 2101.20
Mate extract is classified under HS code 2101.20, which covers extracts, essences, and concentrates of tea or mate, as well as preparations based on these extracts. This classification is appropriate because the product has undergone a process of extraction from the raw mate leaves (Ilex paraguariensis). Unlike the raw leaves, which are classified in Chapter 9, these extracts are considered "miscellaneous edible preparations" under Chapter 21. The extraction process typically involves using water or other solvents to isolate the active components, which are then concentrated into a liquid, powder, or paste form. Even if these extracts contain added sugars, starches, or other food substances to facilitate their use in beverages, they remain within heading 2101 as long as the mate extract provides the essential character of the preparation. This follows the guidelines of the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System for Chapter 21, which distinguish between the raw agricultural product and the processed industrial extract.
- Covers
- Instant mate powder
- Liquid mate concentrates
- Mate essences for beverage flavoring
- Soluble mate preparations
- Also under 2101.20
- 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. The most common misclassification for mate extract is HS code 0903.00. Code 0903.00 is strictly reserved for the raw or dried leaves of the mate plant. Once the leaves are processed into an extract or essence, they must move to 2101.20. Another error involves HS code 2106.90 for general food preparations; however, because 2101.20 specifically names mate extracts, it takes precedence according to the principle of specificity in GIR 3(a).
Top exporters and importers of HS 210120 (the code used for mate extract), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 210120 (the code used for mate extract) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 210120, not only mate extract.
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 mate extract
Brazil splits HS 2101.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2101.20.10Tea extracts, essences and preparations
- 2101.20.20Mate extracts, essences and preparations
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about mate extract
What is the HS code for Mate extract?
The HS code for Mate extract is 210120 (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). The HS code for mate extract is 2101.20, which includes extracts, essences, and concentrates of mate.
How do I classify Mate extract for customs?
Mate extract is classified under HS code 210120 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include mate-flavored syrups?
If the syrup is a highly concentrated essence used for flavoring, it may fall under 2101.20; however, if it is a finished sugar syrup with only minor flavoring, it might be classified under 2106 or 1702 depending on the sugar content and use.
Which countries are the top exporters of mate extract (HS 210120)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 210120 (the code used for mate extract) 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 mate extract (HS 210120)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 210120 (the code used for mate extract) 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.
Is the HS code for Mate extract the same in all countries?
The base HS code 210120 for Mate extract is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for mate extract in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 210120 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for mate extract depends on the product's details: 2101.20.10 (Tea extracts, essences and preparations), 2101.20.20 (Mate extracts, essences and preparations).