Moroccan Mint Green Tea Loose
Moroccan Mint Green Tea is a blend of gunpowder green tea and dried spearmint leaves, with the tea base unfermented. The minimal herb addition does not alter the essential character, so it classifies under tariff item 0902.20.00.
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 mint content is substantial and the mixture loses tea character
Chapter Note 1(b) classifies such mixtures as mixed condiments.
If the blend is sold in retail packings of 3 kg or less
Small packings of green tea fall under a different subheading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the mint content is minimal (typically under 10%) to retain the essential character of green tea; otherwise, it may be a mixed condiment
• Declare the exact composition to CBSA to avoid reclassification under heading 21.03
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Anji Baihao White-Tip Green Tea is a rare Chinese green tea with white tips from stressed plants, unfermented, with a sweet and juicy flavor. It is classified under 0902.20.00 as other green tea not fermented.
Asamushi Light-Steamed Green Tea
Asamushi Light-Steamed Green Tea is lightly steamed Japanese green tea preserving needle-like leaves, unfermented, with a delicate flavor for the high-end market. It is classified under 0902.20.00 as other green tea not fermented.
Bancha Common Green Tea
Bancha Common Green Tea is a coarse Japanese green tea from mature leaves, steamed and unfermented, with lower caffeine, used in cooking and casual drinking. It is classified under 0902.20.00 as other green tea not fermented.
Bancha Green Tea
Bancha Green Tea is a coarse Japanese green tea from later harvest, steamed and unfermented, with lower caffeine content. It is imported loose and falls under tariff item 0902.20.00 as other green tea, not elsewhere specified.
Bulk Moroccan Mint Green Tea Blend Base
Bulk Moroccan Mint Green Tea Blend Base is a plain green tea base for mint blends, unfermented and imported in bulk before flavoring. It is classified under tariff item 0902.20.00 as other green tea, since it is unflavored at the time of import.
Certified Organic Bulk Green Tea
Certified Organic Bulk Green Tea is large-quantity organic green tea leaves for commercial blending, unfermented, in bulk packaging to avoid small container duties. It is classified under 0902.20.00 as other green tea not fermented.