HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0902.20 – Tea, green; (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg
HS code 0902.20 is the 6-digit subheading for tea, green, (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg. It is used for bulk Sencha green tea, bulk Matcha green tea powder, bulk Dragonwell green tea, bulk Gunpowder green tea and industrial grade green tea leaves.
What HS 0902.20 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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.
- 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.
Codes often confused with 0902.20
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 090220, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 090220 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 27% of world imports. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 28% of its exports here ($13M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $685M 62% of world exports
- 2 Japan $204M 19% of world exports
- 3 Germany $47M 4.3% of world exports
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 28% of its exports here ($13M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Morocco $288M 27% of world imports
- 2 United States $135M 13% of world imports
- 3 Germany $62M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0902.20
Brazil does not split HS 0902.20: its NCM code is 0902.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 09.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0902.20
What is HS code 090220?
HS code 090220 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 090220?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 090220 in UN Comtrade data were China ($685M, 62% of world exports), Japan ($204M) and Germany ($47M). World exports came to about $1.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 28% of its exports here ($13M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 090220?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 090220 in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($288M, 27% of world imports), the United States ($135M) and Germany ($62M). World imports came to about $1.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 090220?
In Brazil, HS code 090220 is NCM 0902.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.