Key facts
- Most likely codes
- 0902.30, 0902.10
- Candidate codes
- 4
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 11
- General duty (MFN)
- free, 6.4%
Summary
Tea imported into the United States 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 United States has 11 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 0902.30 and 0902.10 is free or 6.4%, 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 United States
The tariff of the United States splits these codes into 11 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 0902.30 and 0902.10 is free or 6.4%, 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
- 0902.30.00.15“In tea bags › Certified organic”free
- 0902.30.00.50“In tea bags › Other”free
- 0902.30.00.90“Other”free
Under 0902.10
- 0902.10.10.15“Flavored › Certified organic”6.4%
- 0902.10.10.50“Flavored › Other”6.4%
- 0902.10.90.15“Other › Certified organic”free
- 0902.10.90.50“Other › Other”free
Under 0902.40
- 0902.40.00.00“Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea”free
Under 0902.20
- 0902.20.10.00“Flavored”6.4%
- 0902.20.90.15“Other › Certified organic”free
- 0902.20.90.50“Other › Other”free
Check your exact product
Describe your product, or paste its page, and the classifier suggests the code in the tariff of the United States with its reasons.
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 United States 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 United States?
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 0902.30 and 0902.10 is free or 6.4%, 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 the United States (2026HTSRev21), live on border.bot since 9 October 2026.
The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 9 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.
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