Yerba Mate Stems and Leaves Mix from China
Standard commercial yerba maté blending 70% leaves and 30% stems for balanced infusion strength. HTS 0903.00.00.00 accommodates typical maté compositions; excessive impurities prohibited per US notes. Not covered by tea container rules.
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
• Stem ratio under 40% ideal; higher risks CBP purity violation under 21 U.S.C. 41
• Declare as 'maté' explicitly; 'herb mix' invites 1211 scrutiny
• Bulk vacuum-seal to preserve; exposure risks mold holds