The tariff classification of “Korean Red Ginseng Tea Gold” from South Korea

N358493 March 5, 2026 CLA-2-21:OT:RR:NC:N5 232 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2106.90.9987 Jooyong Paek Gin Health Care 101-1902, 91, Jijedongsak 1-ro Pyeongtaek-si 18026 South Korea RE: The tariff classification of “Korean Red Ginseng Tea Gold” from South Korea Dear Mr. Paek: In your letter dated February 4, 2026, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Product samples were submitted along with your request. The samples were disposed of after review. The subject merchandise is described as “Korean Red Ginseng Tea Gold,” is composed of 15 percent red ginseng roots, 65 percent glucose, and 20% lactose. The red ginseng roots are washed and then steamed at 60 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes, followed by a second round of steaming at 97 degrees Celsius for 150 minutes. The red ginseng roots, glucose, and lactose are then mixed together, granulated, and machine dried at 60 - 65 degrees Celsius for 6 hours, sifted, and then packaged. The unit size is 3 grams per pouch with 100 individual pouches packaged inside a box for retail sale. The intended use of the product is as a sweetened food preparation for tea. The applicable subheading for the “Korean Red Ginseng Tea Gold” will be 2106.90.9987, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included: Other: Other: Preparations for the manufacture of beverages: Herbal tea and herbal infusions comprising mixed herbs.” The general rate of duty will be 6.4 percent ad valorem. The duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided at https://hts.usitc.gov/. This ruling does not address the applicability of any additional duties, taxes, fees, exactions and/or other charges, which may apply to the goods discussed herein. This includes, but is not limited to, tariffs and other duties as provided for in Subchapter III to Chapter 99, HTSUS. Thus, for example, in addition to the classification stated above, the merchandise covered by this ruling may also need to be reported with either the Chapter 99 provision under which an additional tariff applies or one of the Chapter 99 provisions covering exceptions to such tariffs. The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description as identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the information furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and complete in every material respect. In the event that the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do not conform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2. Additionally, we note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic verification by CBP. This merchandise is subject to The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (The Bioterrorism Act), which is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Information on the Bioterrorism Act can be obtained by calling FDA at (301) 575-0156, or at www.fda.gov/oc/bioterrorism/bioact.html. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs and Border Protection Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, please contact National Import Specialist Frank Troise at frank.l.troise@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, (for) James Forkan Designated Official Performing the Duties of the Division Director National Commodity Specialist Division