Organic Yerba Mate Leaves from China
Certified organic Ilex paraguariensis leaves, free from pesticides, dried for chimarrão preparation. Falls squarely under HTS 0903.00.00.00 for maté; statistical notes reference organic standards but do not alter classification. Puerto Rico duty exceptions apply only to certain teas, not maté.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
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
• Attach organic certificate per GSN 6; uncertified 'organic' labels lead to redelivery and fines
• Phytosanitary certificate mandatory from origin; Brazil/Argentina exporters often pre-attach
• Weigh samples post-moisture adjustment; duties based on net dry leaf weight