Matcha Tea Concentrate Paste
Thick paste form of concentrated matcha green tea extract for use in lattes and desserts. It qualifies for HTS 2101.20.20.90 as a preparation with a basis of tea concentrates.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If powdered matcha tea leaf, not further concentrated
Standard matcha powder is just processed tea leaves in 0902.
If mixed with fruit juice concentrates
Fruit-based mixtures exceed tea basis, moving to Chapter 20.
If intended for food flavoring in perfumery products
Mixtures for scent/flavor in non-food uses go to Chapter 33.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify matcha authenticity via origin testing to claim any preferential tariffs
• Declare exact tea solids percentage; under 50% may shift to 2106 food prep
• Use food-grade moisture-proof packaging to pass USDA inspections
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