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Twinings English Breakfast Black Tea Bags

Twinings English Breakfast is a fermented black tea blend packaged in individual tea bags within a 100g carton, totaling under 3kg per immediate packing. It falls under HTS 0902.30.00.90 as 'other' black tea in small consumer packs, distinct from bulk or specific regional varieties.

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 specifically Earl Grey flavored black tea

Earl Grey has a dedicated statistical suffix; unflavored or other blends use .90.

0902.40.00Same rate: 7.5%

If green tea instead of fermented black

Green tea (unfermented) falls in 0902.40, based on fermentation processing.

2101.20Higher: 21% vs 7.5%

If mixed with roasted barley or malt

Tea preparations with cereal additives shift to Chapter 21 roasted products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify tea purity per 21 U.S.C. 41; impure tea is prohibited unless via Chapter 98

• Immediate containers under 2.3kg net may be dutiable separately unless from duty-free origins like Canada or Australia

• Include FDA prior notice and ensure labeling shows net content and origin for CBP clearance