Organic Genmaicha Green Tea from China
Blend of green tea (bancha) and roasted rice, packaged in 150g pouches; rice <50% by weight. Remains HTS 0902.10.90 as principal green tea ingredient in ≤3 kg retail packs, 'other' category. Minimal rice doesn't trigger composite classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
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
• Quantify rice content; >50% may shift classification away from tea
• Organic cert required; match approved standards in Gen Statistical Note 6
• Test for contaminants to meet impure tea prohibition