Bancha Green Tea Loose Leaf
Coarse, everyday Japanese green tea from mature leaves, steamed lightly, in 500g resealable bags. HTS 0902.10.90.50 for unfermented green tea immediate packings ≤3 kg, other category. Affordable option for high-volume brewing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fermented bancha equivalent
Fermentation shifts to black tea subheadings.
If put up for retail sale in smaller specific packs
Statistical specifics for certain retail packings may apply.
If sugar-containing herbal infusion base
Sugar-added plant materials for infusions classify under seaweed/plants.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• 1
• Label as loose leaf to distinguish from powdered forms; 2
• Test for pesticide residues common in leaf teas; 3
• Avoid ground pepper contamination per prohibitions
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