U.S. imports of Black Tea & Other Partly Fermented Tea, Bulk — NESOI (HS 090240) totaled $12.7M in August 2026, imported from 46 countries.
Importers of Black Tea & Other Partly Fermented Tea, Bulk — NESOI paid $68K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.53% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBulk black and partly fermented tea shipments — those exceeding the 3 kg retail threshold or otherwise not captured by heading 090230 — fall under a single 10-digit line (0902400000), making precise product description in commercial documentation especially important. Argentina leads import supply under this heading, a notable distinction from the retail-pack heading where India and Sri Lanka dominate; Argentina's position reflects its substantial production of CTC (cut-tear-curl) black tea in the Misiones province, which is widely used in bulk blending and iced tea manufacturing. China and India also supply this heading. FDA review applies at entry.
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563 import shipments a month
Argentina produces significant volumes of CTC (cut-tear-curl) black tea in its Misiones region, a processing style that yields small, uniform granules well-suited for tea bags and iced tea concentrate manufacturing. This industrial-grade, bulk-format product aligns with the large-pack trade flows captured under heading 090240, distinguishing Argentine supply from the specialty whole-leaf teas more common in retail-pack headings.
A standard entry for bulk black tea requires a commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading. FDA requires prior notice of food shipments submitted through the FDA Prior Notice System Interface (PNSI) before arrival. If the tea is certified organic, an NOP import certificate is also required. Shipments may be subject to FDA sampling for pesticide residues or contaminants, and suppliers with prior violations may be subject to detention without physical examination.
ImportsExports
Imports
$12.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$593KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $143.0M of Black Tea & Other Partly Fermented Tea, Bulk — NESOI and exported $6.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 3 of 4 in heading 0902
Subheading 090240 · $12.7M of $64.4M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0902400000 | Black Tea Fermdt & Other Partly Fermentd Tea NESOI | $12.7M | 0.53% | 5.76% | $68K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0902400000 | Black Tea Fermdt & Other Partly Fermentd Tea NESOI | $593K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Argentina and India together supply 56% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
94.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.53% of imports for consumption.