HS Code 0902Tea
4 six-digit codes · Heading 2 of 10 in Chapter 09 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 0902 is the tea heading, also written as HS (HSN) code 0902. It splits tea by how it was processed and by how much comes in each pack.
Goods answering to “Tea” split into 4 six-digit codes, 090210 through 090240. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 2 of 10 in Chapter 09, Coffee, tea, mate and spices, which runs to 39 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 0902
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 090210 | Tea, green; (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg |
| 090220 | Tea, green; (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg |
| 090230 | Tea, black; (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg |
| 090240 | Tea, black; (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg |
What HS code 0902 covers
Heading 0902 is where tea lives in the Harmonized System, the shared code list that customs offices around the world use. Its description is a single word: Tea. If you buy, sell or ship tea, this is the tea HS code family you work with.
The heading sits in Chapter 09 beside coffee, mate and spices. These goods often travel together and get mixed up on paperwork, so it pays to check the heading before you fill in a form. Only tea belongs here. Coffee, mate and the spices each have their own heading, and you can see them in the list further down.
How tea is classified: green vs black, retail vs bulk
Two questions decide the code. First, how was the leaf processed? Second, how much tea is in each immediate pack? The immediate pack is the one that holds the tea itself, such as a bag, a tin or a sack. Answer both and you land on one code.
Here is each code in plain words:
- 090210: green tea, not fermented, in immediate packings not exceeding 3kg. Think small retail packs.
- Think bulk tea packings.
How to pick the right HS code for tea
Start with the leaf. If it is black, fermented or only partly fermented, you are in 090230 or 090240.
Next, look at the pack. Check the size of the immediate packing. Up to and including 3kg means the first code in each pair. Anything above 3kg means the second.
Last, make sure the product is really tea. Roasted beans and coffee husks belong under heading 0901. Mate is a different plant and has its own heading, 0903. If your product is a blend or you are not sure, run it through the HS code classifier before you file.
Nearby headings in Chapter 09
These headings sit next to tea. The first two are the ones most often confused with it.
- 0901: coffee, roasted or not, decaffeinated or not, plus husks, skins and coffee substitutes.
- 0903: mate, the leaf drink, which is not tea.
- 0904: pepper, and dried or ground chilli and pimenta fruits.
- 0905: vanilla.
- 0906: cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers.
- 0907: cloves.
- 0908: nutmeg, mace and cardamoms.
Who imports and exports tea under HS 0902?
A code tells you what the goods are. It does not tell you who is trading them. For that you need shipment records for tea, with buyer and supplier names behind them.
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
Use the tea import data and tea export data pages to start, or go straight to buyer and supplier lists.
Nearby headings in Chapter 09
- 0901Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; husks and skins; coffee…5 codes
- 0903Mate1 code
- 0904Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus…4 codes
- 0905Vanilla2 codes
- 0906Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers3 codes
- 0907Cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems)2 codes
- 0908Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms6 codes
- 0909Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway or juniper6 codes
- 0910Ginger, saffron, tumeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices6 codes
Who ships under 0902?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 4 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
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HS Code 0902: common questions
What is HS code 0902?
It is the Harmonized System heading for tea. It belongs to Chapter 09 and is divided into four six-digit codes.
What is the HS code for green tea?
Green tea that is not fermented uses 090210 for packings up to 3kg and 090220 for packings above 3kg.
What is the HS code for black tea?
Black tea uses 090230 for packings up to 3kg and 090240 for packings above 3kg. Partly fermented tea is placed in the same codes.
What is the HSN code for tea?
The HSN code for tea starts with 0902, the same as the HS heading. The last two digits of the six-digit code show the tea type and pack size.
What does HS code 0902 include?
The four codes split it by fermentation and by whether the immediate pack is up to or above 3kg.
Is mate classified under 0902?
No. Mate has its own heading, 0903, and coffee is under 0901. Only tea goes under 0902.
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