Are there preferential origin rules for HS 0902?

Yes, 39 preferential agreement(s) apply: EU-Turkey Customs Union, EU Everything But Arms (EBA), Regional Convention on Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Preferential Rules of Origin (PEM Convention), EU-Algeria Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement, EU-CARIFORUM Economic Partnership Agreement, EU-Cameroon Interim EPA (Central Africa), EU-Central America Association Agreement, EU-Chile Association Agreement (+ Advanced Framework Agreement), EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement, EU-Cote d'Ivoire Stepping Stone EPA (West Africa), EU-East African Community EPA, EU-Eastern and Southern Africa States Interim EPA, EU-Egypt Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement, EU-Faroe Islands Agreement, EU-Georgia Association Agreement (DCFTA), EU-Ghana Stepping Stone EPA (West Africa), EU-Israel Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement, EU-Jordan Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement, EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement, EU-Lebanon Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement, EU-Mexico Global Agreement (FTA part), EU-Moldova Association Agreement (DCFTA), EU-Morocco Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement, EU-Pacific States Interim EPA, EU-Palestine Liberation Organization Interim Association Agreement, EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, EU-South Korea Free Trade Agreement, EU-Southern African Development Community EPA, EU-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement, EU-Tunisia Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement, EU-Turkey Preferential Agreement (Agricultural/ECSC products), EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), EU-Ukraine Association Agreement (DCFTA), EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement / EFTA, EU Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP Standard), EU GSP+ (Special Incentive Arrangement), EU Autonomous Preferences for Ceuta and Melilla, EU-Overseas Countries and Territories (PTOM/OCT).

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Origin rules - HS 0902

Tea, whether or not flavoured

SpecificSection IIChapter 9Annex 22-01 DA 2015/244639 applicable agreements

Why origin matters for this product

The origin of goods determines the duty rate applicable on import into the European Union. Depending on the country of manufacture and the applicable trade agreement, the rate may differ significantly from the MFN (Most Favoured Nation) rate. Proving preferential origin allows importers to benefit from reduced or zero duties under EU free trade agreements.

Preferential agreements covering this code

This HS code is covered by 39 EU preferential agreement(s). Sign in to access the detailed list rules.

Origin rules - HS 0902

Tea, whether or not flavoured

SpecificSection IIChapter 9Annex 22-01 DA 2015/244639 applicable agreements

Why origin matters for this product

Preferential agreements covering this code

This HS code is covered by 39 EU preferential agreement(s). Sign in to access the detailed list rules.

Non-preferential origin

HS 0902Specific

Tea, whether or not flavoured

The origin of the goods of this heading shall be the country where the plant grew.

Source : Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446

EU WTO position (non-binding)

These rules reflect the EU position in WTO multilateral negotiations. They are not legally binding but serve as a subsidiary reference.

HS 0902non-bindingSpecific

Tea, whether or not flavoured

The origin of the goods of this heading shall be the country where the plant grew.

Source : EU WTO Position

Notes and residual rules

Residual rule

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

Jan 2022 – Mar 2026

The EU imported 2.5 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with LK as the main supplier.

EU Imports

2.5 Md€

EU Exports

1.1 Md€

Balance

1.4 Md€

Top supplying countries (extra-EU)

1.LK

22%551 M€

2.China

18%462 M€

3.India

16%

Non-preferential origin

HS 0902Specific

Tea, whether or not flavoured

The origin of the goods of this heading shall be the country where the plant grew.

Source : Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446

EU WTO position (non-binding)

These rules reflect the EU position in WTO multilateral negotiations. They are not legally binding but serve as a subsidiary reference.

HS 0902non-bindingSpecific

Tea, whether or not flavoured

The origin of the goods of this heading shall be the country where the plant grew.

Source : EU WTO Position

Notes and residual rules

Residual rule

Residual rule (mixtures)

1. For the purposes of this residual rule, "mixing" means the deliberate and proportionally controlled operation consisting in bringing together two or more fungible materials. 2. The origin of a mixture of products of this Chapter shall be the country of origin of the materials that account for more than 50% by weight of the mixture. The weight of materials of the same origin shall be taken together. 3. When none of the materials used meet the percentage required, the origin of the mixture shall be the country in which the mixing was carried out. Chapter residual rule: Where the country of origin cannot be determined by application of the primary rules and the other Chapter residual rule[s], the country of origin of the goods shall be the country in which the major portion of the materials originated, as determined on the basis of the weight of the materials.

Preferential origin (39 agreements)

Product-specific list rules from free trade and preference agreements concluded by the EU.

EU-Turkey Customs Union

Turkey

CUSTOMS_UNION

CTH

Production from non-originating materials of any heading.

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EU Everything But Arms (EBA)

EBA

All vegetable materials must be wholly obtained

Regional Convention on Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Preferential Rules of Origin (PEM Convention)

FRAMEWORK

All materials used must be wholly obtained

GSP

All vegetable materials must be wholly obtained

EU GSP+ (Special Incentive Arrangement)

GSP_PLUS

All vegetable materials must be wholly obtained

EU Autonomous Preferences for Ceuta and Melilla

UNILATERAL

CTH

Manufacture from materials of any heading.

EU-Overseas Countries and Territories (PTOM/OCT)

UNILATERAL

CTH

Manufacture from materials of any heading.

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

Jan 2022 – Mar 2026

The EU imported 2.5 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with LK as the main supplier.

EU Imports

2.5 Md€

EU Exports

1.1 Md€

Balance

1.4 Md€

Top supplying countries (extra-EU)

1.LK

22%551 M€

2.China

18%462 M€

3.India

16%

Why origin matters for this product

Preferential agreements covering this code

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Why origin matters for this product

Preferential agreements covering this code

Non-preferential origin

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

Related pages

Non-preferential origin

Context

Preferential origin (39 agreements)

EU-Turkey Customs Union

EU Everything But Arms (EBA)

Regional Convention on Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Preferential Rules of Origin (PEM Convention)

EU-Algeria Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement

EU-CARIFORUM Economic Partnership Agreement

EU-Cameroon Interim EPA (Central Africa)

EU-Central America Association Agreement

EU-Chile Association Agreement (+ Advanced Framework Agreement)

EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement

EU-Cote d'Ivoire Stepping Stone EPA (West Africa)

EU-East African Community EPA

EU-Eastern and Southern Africa States Interim EPA

EU-Egypt Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement

EU-Faroe Islands Agreement

EU-Georgia Association Agreement (DCFTA)

EU-Ghana Stepping Stone EPA (West Africa)

EU-Israel Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement

EU-Jordan Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement

EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement

EU-Lebanon Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement

EU-Mexico Global Agreement (FTA part)

EU-Moldova Association Agreement (DCFTA)

EU-Morocco Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement

EU-Pacific States Interim EPA

EU-Palestine Liberation Organization Interim Association Agreement

EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement

EU-South Korea Free Trade Agreement

EU-Southern African Development Community EPA

EU-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement

EU-Tunisia Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement

EU-Turkey Preferential Agreement (Agricultural/ECSC products)

EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA)

EU-Ukraine Association Agreement (DCFTA)

EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA)

European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement / EFTA

EU Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP Standard)

EU GSP+ (Special Incentive Arrangement)

EU Autonomous Preferences for Ceuta and Melilla

EU-Overseas Countries and Territories (PTOM/OCT)

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)