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U.S. imports of maté (HS 090300) totaled $948K in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Maté paid $32K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $321K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Maté imports of $948K in April 2026 ran 43% above the year-to-date monthly average of $663K.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0903000000 | MATE | $948K | 10.00% | $32K |
MATE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0903000000 | MATE | $30K |
MATE
3.9K kg
COFFEE, NOT ROASTED, NOT DECAFFEINATED
HS 090111
COFFEE, ROASTED, NOT DECAFFEINATED
HS 090121
COFFEE, NOT ROASTED, DECAFFEINATED
HS 090112
PEPPER OF GENUS PIPER, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND
HS 090411
CAPSICUM/PEPPERS, PIMENTA/ALLSPICE, CRUSHED/GROUND
HS 090422
PEPPER OF THE GENUS PIPER, CRUSHED OR GROUND
HS 090412
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $569K | -- | -$569K |
| Florida | $128K | -- | -$128K |
| New Jersey | $97K | $7K | -$91K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | $616K | -- | -$616K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $153K | -- | -$153K |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | $142K | $3K | -$139K |