Certified Organic Sencha Green Tea
Certified Organic Sencha Green Tea is a premium Japanese Sencha made from certified organic leaves, unfermented and packaged in 100g retail tins. The product is not flavored and is presented in immediate packings not exceeding 3 kg, so it falls under heading 09.02. As it is not in single-serving bags, it is classified under tariff item 0902.10.90 as 'Other' green tea.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the Sencha green tea is in individual-serving bags
This item covers green tea in immediate packings under 3 kg when presented as bags for individual servings.
If the tea is in bulk packings exceeding 3 kg
Green tea in larger packings falls under a different subheading, so this alternative applies for non-retail sizes.
If the tea is fermented (black tea) rather than green
Fermented teas fall under a different subheading, so this alternative applies if the product is not unfermented.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the organic certification is valid and recognized by the CFIA for import into Canada
• The 100g tins are immediate packings under 3 kg, so no quota allocation is required
• Provide documentation that the tea is unfermented and unflavored to confirm classification under 0902.10.90 rather than a flavored variant
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