Import transparency

Bringing tea in, with zero surprises

Region-specific playbooks for GCC, US, EU, and UK. See duties, documents, timelines, and who handles what—so trade teams can move fast with confidence.

GCC

Halal/health-cleared lanes into UAE, KSA, and Qatar with duties costed up front.

We handle

  • HS 0902 classification and COO
  • Halal/health certs
  • SASO/Emirates conformity
  • Broker handoff + pre-alerts
  • Incoterms and duty/VAT guidance

You provide

  • Importer VAT/TRN
  • Delivery address
  • Broker preference (if any)
  • Incoterm choice
  • Authorized signatory for local portals

Docs & compliance

Commercial invoice, packing list, COO, health/halal certs, SASO/ECAS (where KSA/UAE), port/FIRS registrations if required.

Duties & taxes

Tea often duty-free or low; VAT 5–15% by country. DAP standard; DDP available with estimated duty/VAT.

Timelines

Air: ~8–14 days door-to-door. Ocean: ~28–38 days including clearance.

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United States

FDA Prior Notice and organic/NOP compliance with broker handoff and clear duty expectations.

We handle

  • HS 0902 classification
  • FDA Prior Notice
  • Organic/NOP docs
  • Customs broker handoff
  • Bond guidance
  • Incoterm alignment

You provide

  • Importer EIN
  • Delivery address
  • Broker/bond preference
  • Incoterm choice
  • Any consolidator details

Docs & compliance

Commercial invoice, packing list, COO, organic certificates, Prior Notice, food safety statements, SDS for flavored blends if applicable.

Duties & taxes

Most teas are 0% duty; flavored blends may carry small duty. No VAT; DAP standard, DDP available if needed.

Timelines

Air: ~6–10 days door-to-door. Ocean: ~25–40 days depending on port.

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Europe

EU organic equivalence with TRACES/COI and MRL compliance handled end-to-end.

We handle

  • HS 0902 classification
  • TRACES/COI
  • Organic equivalence
  • MRL/pesticide compliance statement
  • Broker handoff
  • Incoterm guidance

You provide

  • Importer EORI
  • Delivery address
  • Broker choice (if any)
  • Incoterm and VAT details

Docs & compliance

Commercial invoice, packing list, COO, organic certs/COI, MRL compliance statement, fumigation waiver if required.

Duties & taxes

Tea typically 0–3% duty; VAT by country. DAP standard, DDP available on request.

Timelines

Air: ~8–12 days door-to-door. Ocean: ~28–38 days via EU hubs.

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United Kingdom

UK organic compliance with IPAFFS CHED-D filing and predictable clearance.

We handle

  • HS 0902 classification
  • IPAFFS CHED-D submissions
  • Organic cert alignment
  • Broker handoff
  • Incoterm guidance

You provide

  • Importer EORI
  • Delivery address
  • Broker choice
  • Incoterm and VAT info

Docs & compliance

Commercial invoice, packing list, COO, organic certs, CHED-D entries via IPAFFS.

Duties & taxes

Tea generally 0% duty; VAT at import. DAP or DDP depending on program.

Timelines

Air: ~8–12 days door-to-door. Ocean: ~28–38 days via UK ports.

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