Matcha Green Tea Powder
Finely stone-ground powder made from shade-grown green tea leaves, unfermented and classified as green tea in heading 0902. It falls under 0902.20.90 as other green tea not specifically provided for elsewhere in the subheading. Imported in bulk tins or bags for culinary and ceremonial use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sweetened or flavored with additives exceeding principal tea content
Blends with significant sugar or flavorings shift to Chapter 21 as syrups, extracts, and preparations.
If fermented (black tea)
Fermentation process changes classification from green (unfermented) to black tea in 0902.10.
If imported as unprocessed leaves for extraction rather than beverage use
Plants used primarily for extraction fall under Chapter 12, excluding beverage teas of heading 0902.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify compliance with FDA food import regulations and provide Certificate of Analysis for purity, as impure tea is prohibited under 21 U.S.C. 41
• For packages under 2.3 kg net, immediate containers may be dutiable separately unless from duty-free origins like Canada or Mexico
• Label accurately as 'green tea powder' to avoid misclassification; test for fermentation levels if contested by customs
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