Organic Yerba Mate Leaves from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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