Instant Sweetened Maté Powder from Japan
Soluble powder from maté concentrates with over 65% sugar, for quick drink preparation. Under HTS 2101.20.4800 for maté-based high-sugar items, excluding roasted chicory. Popular in South American imports.
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
• Confirm instant solubility in customs samples to validate concentrate status
• Avoid misfiling under coffee substitutes
• Declare maté origin to leverage any trade preferences