Sencha Green Tea with Lemon Zest

Japanese sencha green tea leaves blended with lemon zest flavor in 250g resealable pouches. Falls under 0902.10.10 as flavored, unfermented green tea in small retail packings ≤3kg. The citrus flavoring qualifies it as 'flavored' per chapter provisions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+7.5%13.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%6.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%6.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%6.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%6.4%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0901.21.00Lower: 7.5% vs 13.9%

If not flavored

Unflavored green tea in <3kg packs uses 0901.21.00; flavor addition moves it to Chapter 09 heading 0902.

0902.10.90Lower: 7.5% vs 13.9%

If packaged >3kg

Exceeds immediate packing limit, reclassified to other green tea not in ≤3kg containers.

1211.90Higher: 16% vs 13.9%

If primarily plant material beyond tea

Mixtures of herbs/spices not principally tea fall under heading 1211 plants used in perfumery/pharmacy.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label packages clearly as 'flavored green tea' with ingredient list to avoid misclassification as unflavored

Test for purity; impure tea prohibited under 21 U.S.C. 41—retain third-party lab certificates

Check container materials; immediate wrappings <2.3kg may be dutiable separately unless from exempt countries