Assam Loose Leaf Black Tea
High-grown loose fermented black tea leaves from the Assam region, known for malty flavor, packaged in bulk or tins. Falls under HTS 0902.40.00.00 for other black (fermented) tea not specified elsewhere in heading 0902.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically scented with jasmine flowers
Jasmine-scented tea has its own subheading under 0902.20, distinct from other flavored black teas.
If roasted and decaffeinated like roasted maté but for black tea
Roasted or decaffeinated versions may align with heading 0901 for roasted substitutes, excluding standard fermented tea.
If dried but not fermented, as bulk tea shoots
Dried leguminous vegetables or unmilled seeds; unfermented tea leaves treated as plant products under Chapter 7.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain certificate of analysis confirming no prohibited impurities like pepper shells
• Use vacuum-sealed packaging to preserve freshness during transit
• Declare net weight accurately for small package container duty exemptions
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