0902.20 - Other green tea (not fermented):

This HTS category, 0902.20, encompasses "Other green tea (not fermented)" that is not packaged in immediate containers not exceeding 3 kg. It includes green teas that fall outside the specific packaging parameters of 0902.10, essentially serving as a catch-all for larger quantities or different packaging formats of unfermented green tea. This distinction is crucial for accurate customs declarations and duty assessment, as it separates bulk shipments or teas presented in alternative packaging from those intended for direct retail sale in smaller units.

Compared to its siblings, 0902.20 specifically addresses green tea that is neither fermented nor partly fermented, differentiating it from black teas (0902.30 and 0902.40). The key distinguishing factor from 0902.10 lies in the packaging. While 0902.10 is strictly for green tea in immediate packings not exceeding 3 kg, this category covers all other green teas that are not fermented, regardless of their immediate packaging size. This allows for the classification of larger volume shipments or teas presented in bulk packaging.

The subcategories under 0902.20 further refine the classification based on whether the green tea has been flavored. 0902.20.10.00 covers all flavored varieties of this "other" green tea, while 0902.20.90 is designated for all other unflavored green teas that meet the criteria for this parent category. This provides a granular approach to identifying specific types of green tea for trade purposes.