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Japanese Matcha Import Calculator (USA)
1 kg bags of unflavoured matcha at an example $90. Duty is 0%, but only while the tea stays unflavoured.
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Checked 2026-10-01 against the official tariff
- HS code (destination tariff)
- 0902.10.90.50
- MFN / general rate
- Free
- Preferential rate
- None — no trade-agreement preference for this origin
- Import VAT / GST
- 0%None at the border — the US has no federal import VAT; state or local sales/use tax applies when you resell.
- Additional duties
- Does not applySection 301 Japan floor (HTSUS 9903.05.49) (all-in 12.5%) — 0902.10.90 is on the note 52(b) list, exempt via heading 9903.05.86.
Duty stack on the preset (% of customs value)
| Without preference | |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 0% |
| Customs duty | 0% |
| Import VAT / GST on value + duty (0%) | +0% |
| Duty + import tax | 0% |
Duty here is a % of customs value, which this country assesses on FOB value (international freight excluded). The calculator below applies the duty % to goods + freight, so it errs on the high side.
Freight is an input, not a quoted figure: the calculator starts at a placeholder $5.50/kg — replace it with your forwarder's quote.
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 = 1 USD (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. | $1,800.00 | $282.28 | $2,082.28 | $104.11 |
| CIFGoods, freight and insurance to destination port. Duty, tax and clearance are still yours. | $1,932.28 | $150.00 | $2,082.28 | $104.11 |
| DDPDelivered to your door, duty and tax paid by the supplier. Nothing left to pay on arrival. | $2,082.28 | $0.00 | $2,082.28 | $104.11 |
Import VAT / GST is usually reclaimable if you are registered — it is a cash-flow cost, not a margin cost.
About this lane
Japan's 2026 arrangement sets a 12.5% all-in floor on most Japanese goods (heading 9903.05.49). Green tea in packs up to 3 kg is exempt: subheading 0902.10.90 is on the note 52(b) list, so plain matcha enters at its column-1 rate, which is Free.
The trap is flavour. A matcha latte mix, or a blend with sugar, ginger or fruit, moves to 0902.10.10: 6.4% MFN or 3.2% for Japan. That subheading is not exempt, so the Japan floor lifts the total to 12.5%. Keep specifications and labels clear that the product is unflavoured green tea. Organic matcha reports under 0902.10.90.15 at the same Free rate.
Most importers fly matcha in small lots or send it by sea LCL. For the EU side, see the Japanese matcha to Germany lane, where the EU–Japan EPA takes 3.2% to zero.
FAQ
Is there a US tariff on Japanese matcha in 2026?
Not on unflavoured matcha in packs up to 3 kg. HTSUS 0902.10.90 is Free and on the note 52(b) exemption list, so the 12.5% Japan floor (9903.05.49) does not apply (checked 2026-10-01).
What about sweetened matcha latte powder?
Flavoured green tea goes to 0902.10.10 (6.4% MFN, 3.2% Japan rate), which is not exempt, so the Japan floor makes the total 12.5%. Mixes that are mostly sugar or milk powder may classify outside heading 0902 altogether; check the recipe.
Does organic certification change the duty?
No. Organic matcha uses statistical suffix 0902.10.90.15 at the same Free rate; the suffix matters for statistics and USDA organic paperwork only.
How does volumetric weight (CBM) affect landed cost for Japanese Matcha Import Calculator (USA)?
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.