Matcha Instant Tea Powder from China
Finely milled and instantized matcha green tea powder from stone-ground tencha leaves, fully soluble in water. Classified under HTS 2101.20.20.10 as instant tea extract, distinct from ceremonial loose matcha.
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
• Certify Japanese origin if premium grade; affects duty preferences under trade agreements
• Test for lead contamination standard in green teas; critical for clearance
• Distinguish from culinary matcha by solubility claims in marketing materials