What is the HS code for green tea?
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HS-4 · Heading
0902 — Tea
Chapter 09: Coffee, tea, mate and spices
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 0902 when importing tea, such as green tea packed in bags of 2kg for retail sale. This heading includes both green and black teas, with specific distinctions based on fermentation and packaging size.
When deciding between HS-6 090210 and HS-6 090220, consider the weight of your green tea shipments. If your tea is in immediate packaging of 3kg or less, classify it under 090210. For larger quantities, use 090220.
For black tea, the choice between HS-6 090230 and HS-6 090240 hinges on the packaging size as well. If your shipment contains black tea in packs of 3kg or less, go with 090230. For packs exceeding this weight, select 090240.
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HS-4 0902 · import tea classification · green tea HS code · black tea HS code · tea packaging weight · fermented tea classification · immediate packing tea · tea import regulations · HS-6 tea subheadings · tea trade compliance · tea import duties · tea product descriptions · HS-4 tea examples · tea shipment classification · tea export codes
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Green tea bags (2kg) for retail
- Bulk green tea (5kg) in boxes
- Black tea loose leaf (1kg) for wholesale
- Packaged black tea (4kg) in tins
- Green tea in individual sachets (1.5kg total)
- Black tea bags (3kg) for export
- Green tea powder (2kg) in pouches
Common questions
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How do I classify black tea for import?
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What are the packaging requirements for tea imports?
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Is there a difference between green and black tea codes?
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How to determine the right HS-6 for tea?
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What are the import duties for tea in the US?
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how to classify green tea imports under HS-4
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differences between HS-6 codes for green and black tea
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tea packaging weight classifications for customs
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importing tea with immediate packing requirements
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how to choose between HS-6 tea subheadings
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tea import regulations for different types
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HS codes for various tea packaging sizes
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understanding tea import duties and tariffs
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Questions & answers
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- What is the difference between HS-6 090210 and HS-6 090220?
- HS-6 090210 is for green tea in immediate packings of 3kg or less, while HS-6 090220 is for green tea in packings exceeding 3kg.
- How do I classify black tea imports?
- Use HS-6 090230 for black tea in packings of 3kg or less and HS-6 090240 for black tea in packings exceeding 3kg.
- Are there specific packaging requirements for tea?
- Yes, tea must be in immediate packaging that meets the weight criteria specified in the HS-6 subheadings.
- What are the import duties for tea?
- Import duties for tea vary by country and specific HS code. Check with your local customs authority for accurate rates.
- Can I import loose leaf tea under HS-4 0902?
- Yes, loose leaf tea can be classified under HS-6 090230 or 090240 depending on the weight and type of tea.
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HS-6 subheadings (4)
- 090210Tea, green; (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg
- 090220Tea, green; (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg
- 090230Tea, black; (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg
- 090240Tea, black; (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg