Earl Grey Black Tea Bags
Pre-portioned tea bags filled with fermented black tea flavored with bergamot oil, packaged for retail brewing. Classified under HTS 0902.40.00.00 as other black tea (fermented), whether or not flavored, in consumer-ready form. Not subject to container duty exceptions if under 2.3 kg packages from non-listed countries.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +7.5% | 7.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended with milk powder or other extracts exceeding tea content
Shifts to preparations with >=90% tea base but with added dairy or extracts, under Chapter 21 for syrups and extracts.
If presented as green tea despite fermentation process
Green tea is unfermented; misclassification occurs if not fully oxidized, moving to the green tea subheading.
If imported as bulk fermented tea leaves for extraction, not beverage use
Plants used in perfumery or extraction fall under Chapter 12, excluding finished tea beverages.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify tea purity per 21 U.S.C. 41 to avoid import prohibition; test for contaminants before shipment
• For packages under 2.3 kg, confirm origin for duty-free container entry from listed countries like Australia or Chile
• Label accurately as 'fermented black tea' with flavor disclosure
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