HS code for black tea in China: 0902309000
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HS code for black tea in China

The HS code for black tea in China is 0902309000 — black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented ,in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg.

MFN duty 15% VAT 9% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 红茶内包装每件净重不超过3千克

Official tariff line authoritative
Official Chinese customs nomenclature for the code above. Rates are the reference figures of the current schedule; always confirm against the full record.
HS code Description (official English) Chinese customs wording MFN VAT Detail
0902309000 black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented ,in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg 红茶内包装每件净重不超过3千克 15% 9% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers black tea. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
0902409000 Black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented ,in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg 15% 9% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “black tea”
Grouped from real Chinese import declarations. This list includes parts and components codes — that is expected, because components are imported far more often than finished machines. Use it to see how the product is classified in practice, not as the final answer.
HS code Description (official English) Declarations MFN VAT Detail
0902309000 black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented ,in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg 804 15% 9% Open
0902409000 Black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented ,in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg 134 15% 9% Open
2202990099 Other non alcoholic beverages in other package,excluding the fruit and vebatable juice of heading No.2009 88 5% 13% Open
2101200000 Extracts, essences and concentrates, of tea or mate, and preparations with abasis of these extracts, essences or con-centrates or with a basis of tea or mate 67 12% 13% Open
2106909090 Other food preparations, not elsewhere specified or included 71 12% 13% Open
Why 0902309000 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 0902 — Tea, whether or not flavored , chapter 09 — Coffee, Tea, Margarita, and Seasoning .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “红茶内包装每件净重不超过3千克”, which contains the term used for black tea in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 804 import records whose product descriptions match black tea are declared under this heading family, i.e. 59% of the declarations matching the term fall under the single most-used code.
  • Reference only: classification is decided by China Customs on the goods as presented. Rates shown are the schedule’s reference figures and can include unit-based (specific) duties — see the full record for the complete breakdown.
Frequently asked

What is the HS code for black tea in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for black tea is 0902309000 — black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented ,in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 15% and value-added tax of 9% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to black tea?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover black tea: 0902409000 (Black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented ,in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg). The right code depends on the specific form, material and end use, so check the product description against each line.

Which HS code do importers actually declare for black tea?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "black tea", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 0902309000 — black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented ,in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg, used in 804 records in our sample.

How is black tea classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: black tea falls under heading 0902 and statistical line 0902309000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “红茶内包装每件净重不超过3千克” (English: black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented ,in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

Other products classified in heading 0902
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