Certified Organic Sencha Green Tea

Premium Japanese Sencha green tea made from certified organic leaves, unfermented and packaged in 100g retail tins not exceeding 3kg. It falls under HTS 0902.10.90.15 as green tea (not fermented) that is certified organic in immediate packings under 3kg. The certification ensures compliance with approved organic standards per General Statistical Note 6.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

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

0902.20Higher: 10% vs 7.5%

If partially fermented (oolong style)

Oolong tea is classified as partially fermented, moving it out of green tea (not fermented) provisions.

0902.10.90Same rate: 7.5%

If not certified organic

Non-organic green tea in <3kg packs falls under the broader 'other' category without organic specification.

0902.30.00Same rate: 7.5%

If black tea (fermented)

Fermented black tea changes the fermentation status, placing it in a separate green tea subheading group.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify organic certification matches USDA or equivalent approved standards listed in General Statistical Note 6 to avoid reclassification

Ensure immediate containers under 3kg net weight; larger packs shift to other subheadings with different duties

Include FDA prior notice and purity testing documentation, as impure tea imports are prohibited under 21 U.S.C. 41

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