Product classification
HS code for Green tea bags: 0902.10
Tea, green, (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg.
Classification of green tea bags under HS 0902.10
Green tea bags are classified under HS code 0902.10 because they consist of unfermented tea leaves derived from the Camellia sinensis plant, packaged for retail sale in individual portions. The Harmonized System distinguishes tea based on its fermentation level and the weight of the immediate packing. Since green tea is non-fermented, it falls under the first subheadings of heading 0902. The specific code 0902.10 is reserved for green tea in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3 kilograms, which perfectly describes standard retail tea bags. This classification applies regardless of whether the tea bags are flavored, provided that the tea remains the essential character of the product and no other ingredients change its fundamental nature as a beverage base.
- Covers
- Individual green tea bags for retail
- Loose leaf green tea in small tins (under 3kg)
- Flavored green tea bags (e.g., jasmine or lemon green tea)
- Green tea sachets for single-use service
- Matcha powder in small retail pouches
- Also under 0902.10
- Lipton Green Tea (small packs)
- Celestial Seasonings Green Tea
- Yogi Green Tea
- Teavana Green Tea (small packs)
- Ito En Green Tea
- Bigelow Green Tea.
Codes often confused with 0902.10
Common mistake. Green tea is frequently misclassified under 0902.20, which is intended for green tea in packings exceeding 3 kilograms, typically used for bulk industrial processing. Another common error is using 0902.30 or 0902.40, which are strictly for black tea (fermented) or partly fermented tea (like Oolong). Furthermore, herbal infusions that do not contain actual tea leaves, such as peppermint or chamomile, should not be classified here; they generally fall under 1211.90 or 2106.90 depending on their composition and intended use.
Top exporters and importers of HS 090210 (the code used for green tea bags), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 090210 (the code used for green tea bags) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 090210, not only green tea bags.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $622M 44% of world exports
- 2 Japan $277M 19% of world exports
- 3 Germany $68M 4.8% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $162M 14% of world imports
- 2 Mauritania* ~$83M 7.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 France $72M 6.4% 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 green tea bags
Brazil classifies green tea bags under NCM 0902.10.00: HS 0902.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about green tea bags
What is the HS code for Green tea bags?
The HS code for Green tea bags is 090210 (Tea, green; (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg). The standard HS code for green tea bags in retail packaging is 0902.10.
How do I classify Green tea bags for customs?
Green tea bags is classified under HS code 090210 — Tea, green; (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include decaffeinated green tea?
Yes, HS code 0902.10 covers both caffeinated and decaffeinated green tea, as long as the weight of the packaging is 3kg or less.
Which countries are the top exporters of green tea bags (HS 090210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 090210 (the code used for green tea bags) in UN Comtrade data were China ($622M, 44% of world exports), Japan ($277M) and Germany ($68M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of green tea bags (HS 090210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 090210 (the code used for green tea bags) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($162M, 14% of world imports), Mauritania (about $83M) and France ($72M). 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.
Is the HS code for Green tea bags the same in all countries?
The base HS code 090210 for Green tea bags is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for green tea bags in Brazil?
In Brazil, green tea bags (HS 090210) is classified under NCM 0902.10.00.