Matcha Tea Concentrate from China
Liquid concentrate of premium matcha green tea for lattes and desserts, retaining stone-ground tea characteristics. Enters under HTS 2101.20.32.00 pursuant to GN15 for duty benefits on tea-based preparations. Used by baristas and home consumers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document matcha as tea extract basis, avoiding sugar-dominant labeling that could trigger 1702 sugar heading
• Japanese origin often qualifies under GN15; maintain traceability for preferential treatment