Matcha Tea Concentrate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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