Cane Sugar Matcha Latte Mix from Japan

Powdered instant mix combining matcha green tea powder, milk solids, and cane sugar for preparing lattes. This falls under 2106.90.99.97 as a food preparation n.e.s.i. containing cane sugar, excluded from pure tea headings by note 1(c) due to flavoring and additives.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

6.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Document cane sugar sourcing with supplier certificates to satisfy the specific sugar requirement

Specify 'not pure tea' in entry descriptions to prevent misclassification under 0902

Check for dairy content thresholds that might require additional FDA prior notice