Genmaicha Roasted Rice Green Tea from China
Blend of steamed green tea (bancha) and roasted rice, unfermented tea base. Classified under HTS 0902.20.90.50 as the tea component predominates. Creates nutty, popcorn-like flavor profile.
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
• Declare exact tea-to-rice ratio; excessive rice may trigger reclassification
• Rice component requires separate fumigation certificates
• Retail packs under 2.3kg have container duty considerations