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Dilmah Ceylon Black Tea Bags

Dilmah offers pure Ceylon fermented black tea in tagless tea bags, packed in 1kg retail boxes. HTS 0902.30.00.90 applies to this non-specific black tea variety in <3kg.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free
PGA flags (3)Show detailsFD4FDARequiredAM7USDA AMSMay be requiredAQ1USDA APHISMay be required
  • FD4

    FDA · Required

    Food and Drug Administration

    FDA prior notice data is required 801(m)

    Licenses & permits (3)
    • FDA prior notice for food shipments, filed via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival source
    • FDA food facility registration for facilities that make, process, pack or hold the food source
    • FDA entry data in ACE with affirmation of compliance codes (registration, listing, approval numbers) source
  • AM7

    USDA AMS · May be required

    USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service

    USDA/agriculture marketing service data related to organics may be required

    Licenses & permits (2)
    • NOP Import Certificate from the exporter's accredited certifier (Organic INTEGRITY), filed in ACE for each organic shipment source
    • Importer handling organic products must hold USDA organic certification unless exempt source
  • AQ1

    USDA APHIS · May be required

    USDA/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    APHIS data may be required

    Licenses & permits (4)
    • APHIS PPQ import permit via eFile for regulated plants, plant products, plant pests or soil; check ACIR for conditions source
    • Fresh fruits and vegetables imported under an APHIS permit and its conditions (7 CFR 319.56-3) source
    • APHIS VS import permit (VS 16-3 application in eFile) for regulated animal products, organisms and vectors source
    • Live animals and germplasm: APHIS VS import requirements and permit by species source

CBP HTS reference file, Nov 9, 2026 · licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0902.30.00Same rate: 7.5%

If pu-erh (post-fermented)

Post-fermented teas like pu-erh have dedicated codes.

2008.97Higher: 27.4% vs 7.5%

If tea juice or mixed fruit juice

Juice of tea falls under fruit/veg juices in Chapter 20.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Intermediate containers dutiable if not qualifying free list origins

• Label fiber/net content accurately for CBP review

• Avoid bulk packs over 3kg to stay in this subheading