Lapsang Souchong Loose Black Tea
Lapsang Souchong Loose Black Tea is a smoked fermented black tea from China with a distinctive pinewood aroma from fire-drying. It is classified under tariff item 0902.40.00 as 'Other black tea (fermented)' because the smoking process does not add flavouring substances that alter its essential character, and it is not green tea.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tea is in retail packages of 3 kg or less
Small packings of black tea are classified under 0902.30.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the smoking process is part of the tea's production and does not introduce non-tea flavourings
• If packaged in units over 3 kg, use 0902.40.00; otherwise, use 0902.30.00
• Describe the processing method to the CBSA to avoid misclassification
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