Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea (HS 090240)
Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea (HS 090240) has 7,398 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Aug 2019 and Jun 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea is UNIVERSAL COMMODITIES TEA TRADE, with 1,228 shipments, followed by SOUTHERN TEA LLC and VAN REES NORTH AMERICA INC. The leading supplier is EL VASCO S A, with 944 shipments, followed by CASA FUENTES S A and CASA FUENTES SACIFI. Goods originate mainly from ARGENTINA and INDIA, arriving primarily at NORFOLK, VA. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through June 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea (HS 090240), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is EL VASCO S A → UNIVERSAL COMMODITIES TEA TRADE with 849 shipments, followed by EASTERN PRODUCE MALAWI LIMITED → UNIVERSAL COMMODITIES TEA TRADE (183) and MADHU JAYANTI INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD → SOUTHERN TEA LLC (125).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL COMMODITIES TEA TRADE | 1,228 |
| SOUTHERN TEA LLC | 697 |
| VAN REES NORTH AMERICA INC | 670 |
| HENRY P THOMSON INC | 491 |
| MARTIN BAUER INC | 456 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| EL VASCO S A | 944 |
| CASA FUENTES S A | 643 |
| CASA FUENTES SACIFI | 228 |
| EASTERN PRODUCE MALAWI LIMITED | 209 |
| MADHU JAYANTI INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD | 188 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ARGENTINA | 3,065 |
| INDIA | 1,112 |
| SRI LANKA | 444 |
| CHINA | 402 |
| VIET NAM | 378 |
| MOZAMBIQUE | 368 |
| GERMANY | 294 |
| SOUTH AFRICA | 252 |
| KENYA | 151 |
| TURKEY | 148 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NORFOLK, VA | 1,584 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 1,577 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,206 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 802 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 672 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 312 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 241 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 205 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 141 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 125 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 090240 — Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
Frequently asked questions about importing Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea
Who imports Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea (HS 090240)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea include UNIVERSAL COMMODITIES TEA TRADE, SOUTHERN TEA LLC, VAN REES NORTH AMERICA INC, HENRY P THOMSON INC, and MARTIN BAUER INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea?
UNIVERSAL COMMODITIES TEA TRADE is the largest U.S. importer of Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea (HS 090240), with 1,228 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea?
Leading suppliers shipping Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea (HS 090240) to the U.S. include EL VASCO S A, CASA FUENTES S A, CASA FUENTES SACIFI, EASTERN PRODUCE MALAWI LIMITED, and MADHU JAYANTI INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea are there?
ImportDoor has 7,398 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 090240, spanning Aug 2019 to Jun 2026.
Where is Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea imported from?
Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea is imported into the U.S. primarily from ARGENTINA, INDIA, and SRI LANKA.
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