Loose Yerba Mate Leaves
Dried leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis plant, packaged loose for brewing traditional infusions. This is the standard form of maté, explicitly covered by heading 09.03 and tariff item 0903.00.00.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the leaves are processed as green tea
Tea products are classified in heading 09.02, but maté is distinct and remains in 09.03.
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 leaves are not mixed with any other plant material
• Verify the packaging is suitable for customs inspection
• Check if a food import license is needed from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Related Products under Tariff item 0903.00.00
Bulk Yerba Mate for Export
Bulk yerba maté leaves in 25 kg bags for wholesale distribution. This product is unprocessed and unmixed, retaining the essential character of maté, and is classified under tariff item 0903.00.00 regardless of packaging size.
Convent Traditional Yerba Mate
Finely milled yerba maté aged with smoke from sugar cane embers, following traditional Jesuit methods. This smoked variant is still unmixed maté, and the smoking process does not alter its classification under 0903.00.00.
Flavored Yerba Mate Unscented Base
Plain maté leaf base dried without additives, intended for later flavoring. Since it is unmixed and retains the essential character of maté, it falls under 0903.00.00. Any addition of essences would shift classification.
Organic Yerba Mate Leaves
Certified organic Ilex paraguariensis leaves, dried for chimarrão preparation. Organic certification does not affect tariff classification, and the product remains maté under 0903.00.00.
Yerba Mate Green Coarse Cut
Coarsely cut, unaged green yerba maté leaves with a natural grassy flavor. This plain, unmixed product is classified under 0903.00.00 as maté, distinct from processed teas or flavored variants.
Yerba Mate Stems and Leaves Mix
Standard commercial yerba maté blend of 70% leaves and 30% stems for balanced infusion. This typical composition is accepted as maté under 0903.00.00, as stems are a natural part of the product.