Sencha Loose Leaf Green Tea
Steamed and rolled Japanese green tea leaves, unfermented with vibrant green color and fresh grassy flavor. Classified under HTS 0902.20 as other green tea. This everyday sencha is not put up in unit packages like tea bags.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If put up in unit packages of 3kg or less
Green tea in consumer-ready sachets or small tins falls under the specific unit package subheading.
If roasted or fully fermented
Roasted green teas like hojicha become black tea equivalents under heading 0901.
If preserved in vinegar, acetic acid, or brine
Pickled or preserved green tea shifts to Chapter 20 as fruit/vegetable preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with FDA import alerts on adulterated tea; provide lab tests for contaminants
• Label fiber content accurately if blended; pure green tea avoids statistical note requirements
• For bulk shipments over 2.3kg, containers typically not separately dutiable unlike retail packs
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