Matcha Green Tea with Mint Flavor from China
Finely ground green tea powder infused with natural mint flavoring, packaged in 100g retail tins. Classified under HTS 0902.10.10 as flavored green tea in immediate packings not exceeding 3 kg, specifically unfermented green tea with added flavor. The mint infusion distinguishes it from unflavored green tea.
Duty Rate — China → United States
13.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify flavoring is natural or approved; synthetic additives may trigger FDA scrutiny or reclassification
• Ensure net weight per immediate container ≤3kg; provide lab analysis confirming green tea base (not fermented)
• Include Certificate of Origin for potential duty exemptions if from listed territories like Canada or Mexico