Unsweetened green and black tea (Camellia sinensis) is classified in HS heading 0902; sweetened or flavoured tea preparations, and herbal/fruit infusions, move to Chapter 21 (2101/2106).
Where it sits in the tariff
Tea is generally classified in Chapter 9 (tea) and Chapter 21 (preparations). The exact 8–10 digit commodity code depends on the detail below — so always confirm against the actual product.
What changes the code
- Is it real tea or a herbal infusion? Camellia sinensis = 0902; chamomile/fruit = 2106.
- Is it sweetened or flavoured? Added sugar/flavour usually moves tea to 2101.
- Pack size matters within 0902 (the 3kg retail threshold splits subheadings).
- Green vs black (fermented) tea are separate subheadings in 0902.
Typical Tea HS codes
| Product | Typical HS heading | Indicative UK duty |
|---|---|---|
| Black/green tea, unsweetened, retail ≤3kg | 0902 30 / 0902 10 | 0% (UKGT) |
| Tea with added sugar/flavour | 2101 20 | 6% |
| Herbal / fruit infusion | 2106 90 | 0–12% |
| Tea extracts | 2101 20 | Varies |
Headings and duty rates are indicative only and change — always confirm the full 10-digit commodity code and current rate in the UK Trade Tariff or with TTVerified.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Unsweetened real tea is heading 0902; sweetened or herbal teas move to Chapter 21. See our HS code guide for a worked tea example.
Adding sugar or flavour turns it into a preparation, moving it from Chapter 9 to 2101 — and changing the duty.