Matcha Tea Concentrate Paste from China
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.
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 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