Matcha Green Tea Powder from Japan
Finely stone-ground powder made from shade-grown green tea leaves, used in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies and cooking. Classified under HTS 0902.10.90.50 as unfermented green tea in packaging under 3 kg, not matching specific statistical categories like matcha in immediate packings. It's imported as a retail product for consumer preparation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
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• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure compliance with food safety standards; 2
• Verify packaging net weight under 3 kg to avoid reclassification; 3
• Include certificate of analysis confirming purity to prevent prohibited impure tea rejection