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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0902Higher: 10% vs 7.5%

If powdered matcha tea leaf, not further concentrated

Standard matcha powder is just processed tea leaves in 0902.

2008.97Higher: 24.9% vs 7.5%

If mixed with fruit juice concentrates

Fruit-based mixtures exceed tea basis, moving to Chapter 20.

3302.10.10.00Higher: 17.5% vs 7.5%

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