Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha
Certified organic stone-ground matcha from first-harvest leaves, unfermented green tea powder. Classified under HTS 0902.20.90.50 per statistical note for organic standards. Ideal for traditional usucha and koicha preparations.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended with sugar as sweetened powder
Sugar content over 30% shifts primary classification to cane sugar preparations.
If frozen green tea powder
Frozen fruit/vegetable juices include powdered forms outside fresh tea chapter.
If Japanese-style in unit packages ≤3kg
Specific provision for packaged Japanese green tea takes precedence over 'other'.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide USDA or equivalent organic certification matching General Statistical Note 6 approved standards
• Small tin packaging under 2.3kg may have dutiable containers unless from FTA countries
• Maintain chain-of-custody documentation from farm to avoid organic fraud claims
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