About HS Code 090220
This HS code pertains to green tea (unfermented) packaged in immediate containers with a net content exceeding 3kg, primarily catering to industrial buyers, blenders, and large-scale distributors. This segment of the green tea trade focuses on bulk quantities, which are then often processed further, blended, or repackaged into smaller retail units. Countries with extensive green tea cultivation and processing capabilities, predominantly China, are the main exporters. Importers include major tea companies, food and beverage manufacturers, and wholesale distributors in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Key considerations in this trade are consistent quality, grading standards, competitive pricing, and efficient logistics for bulk commodity movement, ensuring a steady supply for the global tea industry.
Products Under This Code
Bulk Sencha green tea, bulk Matcha green tea powder, bulk Dragonwell green tea, bulk Gunpowder green tea, industrial grade green tea leaves, green tea for blending, large-pack Bancha.
Real World Examples
Unilever (for Lipton bulk sourcing), Tata Consumer Products (for Tetley bulk sourcing), Celestial Seasonings (for their blends), various tea importers/blenders, large food service suppliers.
Common Misclassification
This code is for *green tea* (not fermented) in *large packs* (> 3kg). Small retail packs are 090210, and bulk black tea is 090240. Careful distinction is needed based on fermentation and packing size.
Products Classified Under 0902.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
China is the dominant exporter of bulk green tea, with major importers being tea blending companies and distributors in Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 090220?
HS code 090220 covers: Tea, green; (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg. This HS code pertains to green tea (unfermented) packaged in immediate containers with a net content exceeding 3kg, primarily catering to industrial buyers, blenders, and large-scale distributors. This segment of the green tea trade focuses on bulk quantities, which are then often processed further, blended, or repackaged into smaller retail units. Countries with extensive green tea cultivation and processing capabilities, predominantly China, are the main exporters. Importers include major tea companies, food and beverage manufacturers, and wholesale distributors in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Key considerations in this trade are consistent quality, grading standards, competitive pricing, and efficient logistics for bulk commodity movement, ensuring a steady supply for the global tea industry.
What products fall under HS code 090220?
Bulk Sencha green tea, bulk Matcha green tea powder, bulk Dragonwell green tea, bulk Gunpowder green tea, industrial grade green tea leaves, green tea for blending, large-pack Bancha.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 090220?
This code is for *green tea* (not fermented) in *large packs* (> 3kg). Small retail packs are 090210, and bulk black tea is 090240. Careful distinction is needed based on fermentation and packing size.
How is HS code 090220 structured?
HS code 090220 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (09) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.