Key facts
- Most likely codes
- 0902.30, 0902.10
- Candidate codes
- 4
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 4
- General duty (MFN)
- 0%, 3.2%
Summary
Tea imported into the European Union is usually classified under HS code 0902.30 when it is black or partly fermented tea in immediate packings of 3 kg or less, and under 0902.10 when it is green (not fermented) tea in immediate packings of 3 kg or less. Both sit in heading 09.02, “Tea, whether or not flavoured”. Tea can also fall under 0902.40 or 0902.20, depending on the type of tea and the packing. The tariff of the European Union has 4 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 0902.30 and 0902.10 is 0% or 3.2%, depending on the line.
How to choose the right code
Is it black or partly fermented tea (such as oolong), or green tea? Use 0902.30 when it is black or partly fermented tea in immediate packings of 3 kg or less. Use 0902.10 when it is green (not fermented) tea in immediate packings of 3 kg or less.
Is it in immediate packings of 3 kg or less? Use 0902.30 when it is black or partly fermented tea in immediate packings of 3 kg or less. Use 0902.40 when it is black or partly fermented tea in larger packings.
Codes for tea
Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to tea.
- 0902.30
Most likely
Legal text: “Black tea (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg”
Heading 09.02: “Tea, whether or not flavoured”
Applies when it is black or partly fermented tea in immediate packings of 3 kg or less.
- 0902.10
Most likely
Legal text: “Green tea (not fermented) in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg”
Heading 09.02: “Tea, whether or not flavoured”
Applies when it is green (not fermented) tea in immediate packings of 3 kg or less.
- 0902.40
Possible
Legal text: “Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea”
Heading 09.02: “Tea, whether or not flavoured”
Applies when it is black or partly fermented tea in larger packings.
- 0902.20
Possible
Legal text: “Other green tea (not fermented)”
Heading 09.02: “Tea, whether or not flavoured”
Applies when it is green tea in larger packings.
National lines in the European Union
The tariff of the European Union splits these codes into 4 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 0902.30 and 0902.10 is 0% or 3.2%, depending on the line. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Under 0902.30
- 0902 30 00 00“Black tea (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3 kg”0%
Under 0902.10
- 0902 10 00 00“Green tea (not fermented) in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3 kg”3.2%
Under 0902.40
- 0902 40 00 00“Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea”0%
Under 0902.20
- 0902 20 00 00“Other green tea (not fermented)”0%
Other countries
National tariff lines for tea are live for the United States. Each page lists the lines under the codes above, with their duty rates where they are live.
- Tea in United States7 national lines, duty rates live
Check your exact product
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Classification depends on the exact product
The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as tea can fall under different codes.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for tea?
Tea imported into the European Union is usually classified under HS code 0902.30 when it is black or partly fermented tea in immediate packings of 3 kg or less, and under 0902.10 when it is green (not fermented) tea in immediate packings of 3 kg or less. Both sit in heading 09.02, “Tea, whether or not flavoured”.
Does the type of tea change the HS code for tea?
Yes. Use 0902.30 when it is black or partly fermented tea in immediate packings of 3 kg or less. Use 0902.10 when it is green (not fermented) tea in immediate packings of 3 kg or less.
Does the packing change the HS code for tea?
Yes. Use 0902.30 when it is black or partly fermented tea in immediate packings of 3 kg or less. Use 0902.40 when it is black or partly fermented tea in larger packings.
What is the duty on tea imported into the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 0902.30 and 0902.10 is 0% or 3.2%, depending on the line. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Sources and updates
The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The national lines are from the tariff release of EU (areas=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx#?; duties=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx#?; exclusions=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx#?; nomenclature=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx#?), live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The conditions and questions on this page were written for tea by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.