U.S. imports of Maté (HS 090300) totaled $1.5M in August 2026, imported from 10 countries.
Importers of Maté paid $7K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.48% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Maté imports of $1.5M in August 2026 ran 56% above the year-to-date monthly average of $986K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataYerba maté — the dried leaves and stems of Ilex paraguariensis — is a culturally significant South American beverage herb that enters the US under a single tariff line (0903000000) with no further subdivision. Argentina overwhelmingly dominates supply, consistent with its status as the world's largest producer and exporter of yerba maté, with Brazil and Uruguay also contributing. Growing US consumer interest in maté-based energy drinks and wellness beverages has broadened the importer base beyond traditional South American diaspora communities. FDA reviews maté at entry as a food/beverage ingredient, and products marketed with structure/function or health claims may attract additional regulatory scrutiny.
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30 import shipments a month
Pure dried maté leaf and stem — whether loose, in tea bags, or in bulk — classifies under 0903000000 regardless of its intended end use. However, if maté is processed into an extract, concentrate, or blended with other ingredients before importation, it may reclassify under Chapter 13 (plant extracts) or Chapter 21 (food preparations), depending on the degree of processing. Importers of maté-based extracts or ready-to-drink formulations should verify classification before filing.
Maté is regulated by FDA as a food ingredient and is subject to standard food facility registration and prior notice requirements. Products marketed with claims linking maté to weight loss, energy enhancement, or disease prevention may be scrutinized as dietary supplements or drugs, triggering different regulatory pathways. Importers should ensure that labeling complies with FDA food labeling regulations and avoid structure/function claims that have not been properly substantiated.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 0903
Subheading 090300 · $1.5M of $1.5M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$18KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $10.2M of Maté and exported $429K.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0903000000 | Mate | $1.5M | 0.48% | 2.47% | $7K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0903000000 | Mate | $18K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Brazil and Argentina together supply 95% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
97.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.48% of imports for consumption.