Bancha Green Tea
Coarse Japanese green tea from later harvest, steamed and unfermented, lower in caffeine. HTS 0902.20.90 covers this as other green tea not elsewhere specified. Imported loose for everyday blending.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used for medicinal extraction, not beverage
Chapter 12 covers plants for pharmaceutical uses, excluding beverage teas.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label fiber content if blended, but pure bancha stays in 0902; blends may shift chapters
• Check for organic certification under General Note 6 for potential duty benefits
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Sencha Green Tea Loose Leaf
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Young Hyson Green Tea
Curly twisted Chinese green tea leaves, unfermented with fresh flavor. Bulk import under 0902.20.90 as other green tea. Traditional for export markets.
Fannings Green Tea
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