Chai Black Tea with Spices from Japan
Chai Black Tea with Spices is a fermented black tea blended with cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves for traditional masala chai. Under chapter note 1, it remains classified in tariff item 0902.40.00 provided the tea retains its essential character and the spices are merely flavouring agents.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the tea component predominates and the spices do not transform the product into a mixed condiment; otherwise, heading 21.03 applies
• Declare the spice content and proportion to the CBSA
• If the mixture contains non-tea ingredients exceeding flavouring levels, seek advance ruling