Sencha Loose Leaf Green Tea
Sencha Loose Leaf Green Tea is steamed and rolled Japanese green tea with a vibrant green color and fresh grassy flavor. It is unfermented and not in unit packages, so it qualifies as other green tea 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 sencha is packaged in retail units of 3 kg or less
Green tea in small packings is classified separately.
If the tea is fermented or partially oxidized
Fermented green tea falls under black tea headings.
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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 product is sold loose, not in tea bags; tea in tea bags may classify under 0902.30 or 0902.40 depending on fermentation
• Provide processing details (steaming, rolling) to confirm unfermented status for CBSA
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