Heading 0901

Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion

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Heading 0901 covers coffee that is raw or roasted, regular or decaffeinated, plus coffee husks and skins and coffee substitutes that contain coffee. The heading splits first by raw versus roasted, then by decaffeination, package weight for roasted retail packs, species (Arabica, Robusta, Other), and organic certification.

Products in this heading

Unroasted Arabica coffee beans, not decaffeinated, certified organic
Unroasted Robusta coffee beans, not decaffeinated
Decaffeinated unroasted coffee beans
Roasted Arabica coffee in retail bags of 2 kg or less
Roasted decaffeinated coffee in retail cans of 2 kg or less
Roasted coffee in bulk bags over 2 kg
Coffee husks and skins
Coffee substitutes containing coffee

How to choose the right subheading

Whether the coffee is not roasted or roasted.
Whether it is decaffeinated or not decaffeinated.
For roasted coffee, whether it is in retail containers weighing 2 kg or less or in other packing.
The species or type: Arabica, Robusta, or Other.
Whether the lot is certified organic or not, and whether the product is coffee beans, coffee husks and skins, or coffee substitutes containing coffee.

Often confused with

Green tea or black tea leaves
Tea is classified under heading 0902, not with coffee.
Heading 0902
Peppercorns
Pepper is a spice under heading 0904.
Heading 0904
Vanilla beans
Vanilla is a separate spice heading.
Heading 0905
Ground cinnamon
Cinnamon is a separate spice heading.
Heading 0906

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for organic unroasted Arabica coffee?

Use 0901.11.00.15 for not roasted, not decaffeinated Arabica coffee that is certified organic; its general (MFN) rate is Free.

What is the duty on roasted decaffeinated coffee in retail containers of 2 kg or less?

For certified organic roasted decaffeinated coffee in retail containers weighing 2 kg or less, use 0901.22.00.35; the general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify roasted regular coffee in bulk bags over 2 kg?

Classify it under 0901.21.00.65 if it is not decaffeinated and is not in retail containers of 2 kg or less; the general (MFN) rate is Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.