Tea, green; (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg

HS v2022 Code: 090210

About tea, green; (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg

HS code 090210 covers the import and export of green tea, a highly valued and widely consumed beverage across the globe. Green tea is a crucial agricultural product, playing a significant role in the global food and beverage industry. As a non-fermented tea, it retains a unique flavor profile and a range of health benefits that have contributed to its growing popularity in recent years.

Production process

The production of green tea involves a carefully controlled process. After harvesting, the tea leaves are quickly steamed or pan-fired to prevent oxidation, preserving the green color and delicate flavor. The leaves are then rolled, shaped, and dried to create the final green tea product. This meticulous processing ensures the tea retains its distinctive characteristics and nutritional properties.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the green tea industry include high-quality tea leaves, typically sourced from specialized tea plantations. Additionally, the production process requires specialized machinery for steaming, rolling, and drying the tea leaves. Skilled labor, particularly in the harvesting and processing stages, is also a crucial input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 090210 is green tea, which is then packaged and distributed for retail and wholesale consumption. Green tea is a versatile product that can be consumed on its own or used as an ingredient in various food and beverage products, such as 210120 Extracts, essences and concentrates, of tea or maté, 210690 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, and 220299 Non-alcoholic beverages not elsewhere specified or included.

Revisions to 090210

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 090210. The most recent 1 version of this code (090210) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 090210.

Family tree for tea, green; (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/09'>09: Coffee, tea, mate and spices</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0902'>0902: Tea</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/090210'>090210: Tea, green; (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/090220'>090220: Tea, green; (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/090230'>090230: Tea, black; (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/090240'>090240: Tea, black; (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg</a>"]

    

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