Convent Traditional Yerba Mate from Germany
Finely milled yerba maté aged with smoke from sugar cane embers, following Jesuit convent methods for a robust flavor. HTS 0903.00.00.00 covers all maté leaf preparations, including smoked variants, as long as unmixed and unadulterated. Distinct from chapter-prohibited pepper shells.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide processing affidavits detailing smoke source to affirm no prohibited additives; FDA may scrutinize for purity
• For retail packs under 2.3 kg, separate container declarations if from listed free-duty origins like Argentina via Chile
• Avoid 'organic' claims without USDA NOP certification per General Statistical Note 6 to dodge certification seizures