Import tea from India to United States
Assam CTC and orthodox, Darjeeling, Nilgiri, green, white and herbal teas, sourced from Indian gardens and shipped to United States, with export documentation prepared for your customs and food safety authorities.
- RegionAmericas
- Main portsHouston, Los Angeles-Long Beach and New York-New Jersey
- Import notesFDA facility registration, prior notice and foreign supplier verification apply to food imports, alongside standard US customs entry.
Request a quote for United States
Tell us the tea type and volume. A specialist replies within one business day.
Shipping tea to United States
Yes, you can import tea from India to United States through Vats Consultancy. We source Assam, Darjeeling, Nilgiri, green, white and herbal teas from Indian gardens, quote FOB or CIF, ship to Houston, Los Angeles-Long Beach and New York-New Jersey, and prepare the export documents your customs and food safety authorities ask for.
FDA facility registration, prior notice and foreign supplier verification apply to food imports, alongside standard US customs entry.
We quote FOB or CIF from the Indian port that suits your tea type and volume, and prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate and any quality testing your United States customs and food safety authority will ask for.
Tea we ship to United States
Tell us your target use and we will recommend a type and grade, or match a specification you already have.
- Ask about Assam tea
Assam CTC & orthodox
Strong, malty tea for tea bags, and fuller-leaf orthodox for loose-leaf retail.
- Ask about Darjeeling
Darjeeling
Muscatel-noted orthodox tea from the Himalayan foothills.
- Ask about Nilgiri
Nilgiri
Bright, brisk tea from the southern hills, popular for blends and iced tea.
- Ask about specialty tea
Green, white & herbal blends
Wellness-focused and speciality teas, including masala chai blends.
How an order to United States moves
The same steps apply whether you order one pallet or a full container.
- Specification
- You share tea type, grade, packing and your United States destination port.
- Quote and sample
- We quote FOB or CIF and can arrange a pre-shipment sample.
- Contract
- Price, quantity and payment terms are agreed in writing.
- Shipping and documents
- We arrange loading, shipping to Houston, Los Angeles-Long Beach and New York-New Jersey, and the export paperwork United States requires.
Questions from United States buyers
What is the minimum order quantity for United States?
Minimums vary by tea type and packing. Tell us your target volume and we will confirm what is possible for shipments to United States.
Can you quote FOB and CIF for United States?
Yes. FOB suits buyers who arrange their own freight into United States, and CIF suits buyers who want shipping and insurance included in the price.
Do you handle the export documents United States requires?
Yes. We prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and phytosanitary certificate, and coordinate with your local customs agent.
Can you supply private-label tea bags for United States?
Yes, subject to minimum order quantities agreed with the packing facility.
How quickly will I hear back?
We reply to every enquiry within one business day.
Which types of Indian tea can I import to United States?
We supply Assam CTC and orthodox, Darjeeling, Nilgiri, green, white and herbal teas, including masala chai blends, for shipment to United States. Tell us your use (tea bags, loose-leaf retail or blends) and we will recommend a type and grade.
Which ports do tea shipments to United States arrive at?
Tea shipments to United States typically move through Houston, Los Angeles-Long Beach and New York-New Jersey. We confirm the best routing when we quote.
What import rules apply to tea in United States?
FDA facility registration, prior notice and foreign supplier verification apply to food imports, alongside standard US customs entry. Rules change, so confirm current requirements with your local customs agent; we coordinate with them and prepare the export side of the paperwork.
Who is Vats Consultancy?
Vats Consultancy is a consultancy with offices in Bengaluru, London, Central Hong Kong and RAKEZ, UAE. Tea sourcing is coordinated from our Bengaluru office, with shipping and documentation handled through our RAKEZ, UAE office.
Other destinations we ship tea to
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Sourcing is coordinated from our Bengaluru office, with shipping and documentation handled through our RAKEZ, UAE office.
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