Yerba Mate Green Coarse Cut from China
Coarsely cut, unaged green yerba maté leaves retaining their natural grassy flavor, ideal for gourd brewing. Classified under HTS 0903.00.00.00 as plain maté leaves, distinct from processed teas or flavored variants. Chapter notes exclude cubeb pepper, confirming maté's unique placement.
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
• Conduct microbial testing pre-shipment; impure maté (e.g
• contaminated stems) is prohibited unless entered under Chapter 98 for inspection
• Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden crates for bulk shipments to prevent phytosanitary holds, as maté is a plant product
• Declare net weight excluding stems over 10%; excess stems may trigger reclassification to vegetable materials