Black Tea & Partly Fermented Tea Imports to the U.S., 2026 — $12.5M

HS 090240

Black Tea & Partly Fermented Tea, Bulk — Not Elsewhere Specified

U.S. imports of black tea & partly fermented tea, bulk — not elsewhere specified (HS 090240) totaled $12.5M in April 2026, traded with 39 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Bulk black and partly fermented tea not in retail packings is classified under heading 090240, a single 10-digit line (0902400000) with no further US schedule subdivisions. Argentina leads US imports under this heading — an unusual origin explained by Argentina's established black tea cultivation in the Misiones province, which produces commodity-grade bulk tea widely used in blended iced-tea products. India and China are also significant sources, supplying CTC (cut-tear-curl) and orthodox grades respectively for industrial blending and foodservice applications. FDA food-entry requirements apply to all imported tea.

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Imports

$12.5M

from 39 countries · YTD: $50.5M

Exports: $552K

Deficit of $11.9M (net importer)

Trade balance: deficit of $11.9M (net importer)

YTD: $50.5M imported (April 2026)

502 shipments/month

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$97.7M

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$50.1M

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$30.7M

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$19.6M

CAPSICUM (PEPPERS) OR PIMENTA (ALLSPICE), DRIED

HS 090421

$18.3M

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What accounts for Argentina's position as the leading bulk black tea supplier to the US?

Argentina's Misiones province produces significant volumes of CTC black tea suited to iced-tea blending, which is a major end-use in the US beverage industry. Argentine tea is cost-competitive for large-volume industrial buyers and has established logistics channels to US ports, making it the dominant origin for bulk black tea under this heading.

Are there any 10-digit subdivisions within heading 090240 that importers need to track?

No — the US tariff schedule currently maintains a single 10-digit statistical line, 0902400000, for all black and partly fermented tea in bulk (NESOI) format. Unlike the retail-packing heading 090230, there are no organic, flavored, or species-based breakouts at the 10-digit level, simplifying entry filing for bulk shipments.

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