Tea — HTS 0902
Tea, whether or not flavored
Chapter 09 › Heading 0902
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0902 is the four-digit category for tea, whether or not flavored. It groups tea products made from tea leaves, including different tea types and products that have been flavored, subject to the detailed tariff descriptions and exclusions in the HTS. The heading is a classification category, not a complete import code or a duty rate.
To reach the correct eight-digit U.S. HTS code, follow the tariff structure from heading 0902 to its six-digit subheading and then to the national eight-digit statistical provision. The relevant distinctions commonly include the type or condition of the tea, such as green tea versus other tea, and may include packaging, quantity, or another characteristic stated in the specific subheading. Read the complete wording, including any notes, rather than choosing a code based only on a product name.
What to check
- Confirm that the product is actually tea made from tea leaves, rather than a non-tea herbal, botanical, or flavored beverage preparation that may be classified elsewhere.
- Identify the tea type and condition accurately, such as green tea, black tea, or another category described in the HTS.
- Check whether the applicable provision distinguishes packaging, net quantity, presentation, or other product details.
- Review the full eight-digit HTS description and the relevant section, chapter, and statistical notes in the current official tariff schedule.
- Keep product specifications, ingredient information, packaging details, and supplier records to support the classification; seek a customs broker or binding ruling when the product is mixed, processed, or difficult to classify.
HTS heading 0902 summary
Tea is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0902.10 | Green tea (not fermented) in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3 kg |
| 0902.20 | Other green tea (not fermented) |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0902.30.00 👉 | Black tea (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3 kg | Free | — | Free |
| 0902.40.00.00 👉 | Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0902?
Tea, whether or not flavored. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.