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HSChapter 09
U.S. imports of green tea (not fermented), bulk — nesoi (HS 090220) totaled $15.1M in April 2026, traded with 34 countries.
Importers of Green Tea (Not Fermented), Bulk — NESOI paid $199K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 7.9% on $2.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBulk and non-retail green tea shipments that do not fit the small-packaging threshold of heading 090210 are captured here, covering loose-leaf, industrial, and larger-format trade packs. Japan and China together dominate supply under this heading, with South Korea and Taiwan also contributing — a supplier profile that reflects the geographic concentration of green tea cultivation and processing in East Asia. The tariff lines distinguish flavored (0902201000), certified organic (0902209015), and standard non-flavored green tea (0902209050), making accurate product specification essential at entry. FDA admissibility review applies, and pesticide residue compliance remains a key risk factor for bulk green tea imports.
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Green tea is considered flavored when aromatic or flavoring substances — such as jasmine, mint, or fruit extracts — have been added during or after processing. The presence of flavoring shifts the product to line 0902201000. Natural co-processing methods traditional to certain teas (e.g., jasmine scenting) are generally treated as flavoring for HTS purposes, so importers should confirm the classification with a licensed customs broker when the flavoring process is integral to production.
If bulk green tea is blended with other ingredients — sweeteners, milk solids, or botanical herbs — it may no longer qualify as 'tea' under Chapter 9 and could reclassify as a food preparation under Chapter 21, which carries different duty rates and potentially different FDA labeling requirements. Pure, unblended green tea in any pack size remains in Chapter 9. Importers of ready-to-brew blends or instant tea bases should have their formulations reviewed before filing.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN | $11.3M | $53K | -$11.2M |
| CHINA | $1.8M | -- | -$1.8M |
| CANADA | $41K | $598K | +$558K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $611K | -- | -$611K |
| GERMANY | $548K | -- | -$548K |
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0902209050 | GREEN TEA, NESOI | $11.7M | 7.69% | $129K |
| 0902209015 | GREEN TEA, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, NOT FLAVORED, NESOI | $3.1M | 8.58% | $51K |
| 0902201000 | GREEN TEA (NOT FERMENTED) FLAVORED, NESOI | $276K | 7.72% | $19K |
GREEN TEA, NESOI
GREEN TEA, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, NOT FLAVORED, NESOI
GREEN TEA (NOT FERMENTED) FLAVORED, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0902200000 | GREEN TEA (NOT FERMENTED) NESOI | $894K |
GREEN TEA (NOT FERMENTED) NESOI
163.7K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $10.5M | $220K | -$10.2M |
| New Jersey | $762K | $4K | -$759K |
| Illinois | $734K | $4K | -$730K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $9.7M | $18K | -$9.7M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| OAKLAND, CA | $615K | -- | -$615K |