Organic Genmaicha Green Tea from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
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