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U.S. imports of black tea & other partly fermented tea, bulk — nesoi (HS 090240) totaled $12.5M in April 2026, traded with 39 countries.
Importers of Black Tea & Other Partly Fermented Tea, Bulk — NESOI paid $93K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.6% on $1.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0902400000 | BLACK TEA FERMDT & OTHER PARTLY FERMENTD TEA NESOI | $12.5M | 8.55% | $93K |
BLACK TEA FERMDT & OTHER PARTLY FERMENTD TEA NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0902400000 | BLACK TEA FERMDT & OTHER PARTLY FERMENTD TEA NESOI | $552K |
BLACK TEA FERMDT & OTHER PARTLY FERMENTD TEA NESOI
164.9K kg
COFFEE, NOT ROASTED, NOT DECAFFEINATED
HS 090111
COFFEE, ROASTED, NOT DECAFFEINATED
HS 090121
COFFEE, NOT ROASTED, DECAFFEINATED
HS 090112
PEPPER OF GENUS PIPER, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND
HS 090411
CAPSICUM/PEPPERS, PIMENTA/ALLSPICE, CRUSHED/GROUND
HS 090422
PEPPER OF THE GENUS PIPER, CRUSHED OR GROUND
HS 090412
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $2.7M | $37K | -$2.6M |
| New Jersey | $1.6M | $17K | -$1.6M |
| Louisiana | $1.6M | -- | -$1.6M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | $2.9M | -- | -$2.9M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $2.3M | -- | -$2.3M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $1.3M | $94K | -$1.3M |