Matcha Green Tea Powder

Finely stone-ground powder made from shade-grown green tea leaves, unfermented and classified as green tea under HTS 0902.20. This premium Japanese matcha is used in traditional tea ceremonies and modern beverages. It falls under 0902.20.90.50 as other green tea not specifically provided for elsewhere.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFreeโ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2101.20Higher: 18.5% vs 7.5%

If flavored or mixed with additives like fruits or herbs

Tea preparations with added flavorings or ingredients shift to Chapter 21 as non-heading 0902 tea extracts.

0902.40.00Same rate: 7.5%

If partially fermented

Oolong tea, being partially oxidized, falls under black tea provisions rather than unfermented green tea.

1211.90Higher: 16% vs 7.5%

If imported as dried plant material for medicinal use

Green tea leaves in bulk for extraction or herbal purposes may classify as medicinal plants under Chapter 12.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Verify tea purity under 21 U.S.C. 41; impure tea is prohibited except via Chapter 98

โ€ข For packages under 2.3kg net, check if immediate containers are dutiable separately unless from duty-free origins like Canada or Australia

โ€ข Obtain certificate of analysis confirming unfermented green tea status to avoid reclassification