U.S. imports of Green Tea (Not Fermented) in Packings Not Over 3 kg (HS 090210) totaled $21.1M in August 2026, imported from 55 countries.
Importers of Green Tea (Not Fermented) in Packings Not Over 3 kg paid $332K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 1.57% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Green Tea (Not Fermented) in Packings Not Over 3 kg imports of $21.1M in August 2026 ran 26% above the year-to-date monthly average of $16.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRetail and foodservice-ready green tea in consumer or small-trade packaging of 3 kg or less is the commercial form covered here, with the US tariff schedule further dividing shipments by organic certification and flavoring status across lines including 0902101015, 0902101050, 0902109015, and 0902109050. Japan leads import supply under this heading, reflecting strong US consumer demand for Japanese-style green teas such as matcha, sencha, and gyokuro, which command premium positioning in specialty retail. China is also a significant source. FDA reviews all imported tea at entry, and pesticide residue compliance — particularly for teas from certain origins — is a recurring admissibility concern that importers should address through pre-shipment testing.
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1.1K import shipments a month
Matcha — finely milled green tea powder — classifies under heading 0902 as green tea (not fermented) provided it has not been mixed with other ingredients. If packaged in retail containers of 3 kg or less, it falls under 090210 lines such as 0902109015 (organic) or 0902109050 (non-organic, not flavored). Matcha blended with sugar, milk powder, or other ingredients may shift classification to Chapter 21 as a food preparation, so the ingredient declaration is critical.
The FDA enforces pesticide tolerances established by the EPA for imported tea. Green tea, particularly from certain Asian origins, has historically been flagged for residues of pesticides not registered for use in the US, which can trigger detention without physical examination (DWPE) for repeat violators. Importers are advised to obtain pre-shipment residue testing from accredited laboratories and review FDA's Import Alert list for any applicable alerts on their supplier or country of origin.
Subheading 1 of 4 in heading 0902
Subheading 090210 · $21.1M of $64.4M
ImportsExports
Imports
$21.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $196.1M of Green Tea (Not Fermented) in Packings Not Over 3 kg and exported $36.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0902109050 | Green Tea in Packs Lt=3kg not Organic not Flavored | $14.4M | 0.84% | 7.72% | $122K |
| 0902109015 | Green Tea, Organic, In Packs Lt=3 Kg, Not Flavored | $3.5M | 1.07% | 8.38% | $37K |
| 0902101050 | Green Tea Flavored in Packings Lt=3 Kg not Organic | $3.0M | 5.24% | 68.08% | $157K |
| 0902101015 | Green Tea, Organic, Flavored, In Packings Lt=3 Kg | $222K | 7.38% | 100.00% | $16K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0902100000 | Green Tea (Not Fermented) in Packings Lt=3kg | $3.3M |
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
Japan and Sri Lanka together supply 81% of it. China pays 12.4% duty; Canada <0.1%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
82.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 1.57% of imports for consumption.