0902.20.90 - Other

This HTS category, 0902.20.90, encompasses all "other" green teas that are not fermented. It serves as a residual classification for green teas that do not fit into more specific subheadings within the green tea chapter. The defining characteristic is that these teas are derived from the *Camellia sinensis* plant and have undergone processing to prevent fermentation, thus preserving their green color and distinct flavor profiles.

Crucially, this classification differentiates itself from its sibling category, 0902.20.10.00, which specifically covers flavored green teas. If the green tea in question has had any flavoring agents, natural or artificial, added to it, it would be classified under the flavored category. Therefore, 0902.20.90 is exclusively for unadulterated green tea.

Within this "other" category, further subdivisions exist to provide more granular classification. The subcategories 0902.20.90.15 and 0902.20.90.50 allow for the distinction between certified organic green tea and all other unflavored, unfermented green teas, respectively. This reflects the growing importance of organic certification in international trade and provides a necessary level of detail for accurate customs declarations.