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Japanese Matcha Import Calculator (Germany)
1 kg bags of unflavoured matcha at an example $90. EPA preference 0%, reduced import VAT 7%.
→ Calculate directly: Japanese Matcha Import Calculator (USA)Tariff facts for this lane
Checked 2026-10-01 against the official tariff
- HS code (destination tariff)
- 0902 10 00 00
- MFN / general rate
- 3.2%
- Preferential rate
- Free — EU–Japan EPACondition: Statement on origin by the exporter, or the importer's knowledge of the origin.
- Import VAT / GST
- 7%7% reduced import VAT (UStG Anlage 2 Nr. 12).
- Additional duties
- None in force on the check date
Duty stack on the preset (% of customs value)
| Without preference | With EU–Japan EPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 3.2% | 0% |
| Customs duty | 3.2% | 0% |
| Import VAT / GST on value + duty (7%) | +7.22% | +7% |
| Duty + import tax | 10.42% | 7% |
Duty here is a % of customs value, which this country assesses on CIF value (goods + freight + insurance) — the same base the calculator below uses.
Freight is an input, not a quoted figure: the calculator starts at a placeholder $5.50/kg — replace it with your forwarder's quote.
Official sources (2026-10-01)
Preset starting value. Replace it with the rate from your destination's HS-code lookup (US: HTS, EU: TARIC, UK: HMRC).
Enter supplier cost and freight in USD. Results are converted to your display currency at the static reference rate shown below.
Rate used: 1 USD = 0.92 EUR (reference table, 2026-09-01). Static snapshot — confirm the live rate with your bank before committing to a purchase order.
Suggested retail (per unit)
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Same shipment, three Incoterms. The total you end up paying barely moves; what changes is how much sits on the supplier’s invoice and how much lands on you later as freight, duty and tax.
| Incoterm | Supplier invoices you | You still pay | Total landed | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOBGoods on board at origin port. You arrange and pay freight, insurance, duty, tax and clearance. | €1,656.00 | €384.14 | €2,040.14 | €102.01 |
| CIFGoods, freight and insurance to destination port. Duty, tax and clearance are still yours. | €1,777.70 | €262.44 | €2,040.14 | €102.01 |
| DDPDelivered to your door, duty and tax paid by the supplier. Nothing left to pay on arrival. | €2,040.14 | €0.00 | €2,040.14 | €102.01 |
Import VAT / GST is usually reclaimable if you are registered — it is a cash-flow cost, not a margin cost.
About this lane
Matcha demand in German cafés has grown faster than Japanese supply, and the EU–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement keeps the border cost low: green tea in immediate packings up to 3 kg (0902 10 00 00) drops from 3.2% to 0% for Japanese tea.
The EPA is relaxed about proof. Either the exporter writes a statement on origin on the invoice, or the importer claims the preference on its own knowledge of the origin, backed by supplier declarations and records. Tea is on the reduced-rate list, so import VAT is 7% (UStG Anlage 2 Nr. 12). Organic matcha needs a certificate of inspection in TRACES (TARIC CD808). Bulk packs over 3 kg move to 0902 20 00, which was not checked here.
On the US side unflavoured matcha also enters duty-free, but flavoured blends hit a 12.5% floor there.
FAQ
Is there EU duty on Japanese matcha?
0% under the EU–Japan EPA when the preference is claimed; 3.2% otherwise (TARIC 0902 10 00 00, packs up to 3 kg, checked 2026-10-01).
What VAT does Germany charge on imported matcha?
7%, the reduced rate for tea (UStG Anlage 2 Nr. 12).
What extra is needed for organic matcha?
A certificate of inspection issued in TRACES for organic imports (TARIC measure CD808). Without it the tea can be imported but not sold as organic.
How does volumetric weight (CBM) affect landed cost for Japanese Matcha Import Calculator (Germany)?
Volumetric weight converts box dimensions (L × W × H in cm) ÷ 5,000 into chargeable kilograms. Ocean LCL and air freight bill on whichever is higher between actual gross weight and volumetric weight, so low-density bulky goods inflate landed cost even when light.
How is landed cost and recommended retail margin calculated?
Landed cost = (FOB unit cost × MOQ) + chargeable freight + (FOB + freight) × duty rate. Retail price for an X% margin = landed cost ÷ (1 − X/100). At 45% margin, every $1 of landed cost requires $1.82 of retail price.
What is the standard volumetric divisor and when does it change?
Default is 5,000 cm³/kg, used for general air freight consolidation and ocean LCL. Some express airlines use 6,000; domestic couriers use 4,000–5,000. If your forwarder applies a different divisor, manually adjust the chargeable weight.
What's the difference between Incoterms FOB, CIF, and DDP?
FOB (Free On Board): the seller delivers to the origin port; the buyer pays freight and insurance. CIF (Cost Insurance Freight): the seller covers freight and insurance to the destination port, but you handle customs clearance and last-mile. DDP (Delivered Duty Paid): the seller delivers to your door with all duties paid — most expensive but simplest.
Which payment method is safest for a first international B2B order?
Small orders (under $10K): T/T 30% deposit + 70% against B/L copy. Medium ($10–50K): L/C (letter of credit) with the bank as escrow. Large (over $50K): escrow via Alibaba Trade Assurance or pre-shipment inspection (PSI). Never pay 100% upfront on a first transaction.