Tea
In plain English
This category covers tea, distinguishing between green tea that has not been fermented and black or partly fermented tea. The goods are further divided based on the size of their immediate packaging. Green tea is split into two groups depending on whether the package contains three kilograms or less, or more than three kilograms. Similarly, black and partly fermented tea are separated into two groups based on whether the immediate packaging holds three kilograms or less, or exceeds that amount.
6-digit subheadings (4)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Tea, green; (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg
Tea, green; (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg
Tea, black; (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg
Tea, black; (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg
Chapter 09 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Coffee extracts and roasted-and-decaffeinated coffee under heading 2101 (Chapter 21, miscellaneous edible preparations) not 0901. Tea bags are 0902.40 not 2101.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
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