Question 1

What is the HS code for coffee?

Accepted Answer

Coffee is classified under heading 0901 of the Harmonized System, which covers coffee whether or not roasted or decaffeinated, and coffee husks and skins. The six-digit code then depends on whether the coffee is roasted and whether it is decaffeinated: 0901.11 (green, not decaffeinated), 0901.12 (green, decaffeinated), 0901.21 (roasted, not decaffeinated), and 0901.22 (roasted, decaffeinated).

Question 2

What is the HS code for green (unroasted) coffee beans?

Accepted Answer

Green coffee beans that have not been roasted are classified under 0901.11 when they are not decaffeinated, and 0901.12 when they are decaffeinated. Green beans are the most common form of coffee traded internationally and often attract the lowest import duties.

Question 3

What is the HS code for roasted coffee?

Accepted Answer

Roasted coffee is classified under 0901.21 when it is not decaffeinated and 0901.22 when it is decaffeinated. Roasted coffee frequently carries a higher import duty than green coffee because many countries protect their domestic roasting industry.

Question 4

What is the HS code for instant coffee?

Accepted Answer

Instant coffee, along with coffee extracts, essences, and concentrates, is classified under 2101.11. Preparations made with a basis of these coffee extracts fall under 2101.12. These are processed products and sit in Chapter 21 rather than with raw coffee in Chapter 9.

Question 5

What is the import duty or tariff on coffee?

Accepted Answer

Import duty on coffee varies by destination country and by HS code. Green coffee is often duty-free or low-duty in major markets such as the United States, the EU, and Japan, while roasted and instant coffee can attract higher rates. Use the reference table above for indicative rates, and always confirm the applicable duty with the destination country's current customs tariff.

Question 6

Is roasted coffee taxed more than green coffee?

Accepted Answer

In many markets, yes. Green coffee beans are commonly imported duty-free or at low rates because importing countries want to support their own roasting and processing industries. Roasted and instant coffee, being finished products, are more likely to face higher tariffs. The exact difference depends on the destination market.

Question 7

Does decaffeinated coffee have a different HS code?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Decaffeination changes the last digit of the code. Green coffee is 0901.11 if not decaffeinated and 0901.12 if decaffeinated, while roasted coffee is 0901.21 if not decaffeinated and 0901.22 if decaffeinated. Some markets apply different duty rates to decaffeinated coffee.

Question 8

What is the difference between HS codes 0901 and 2101?

Accepted Answer

Heading 0901 covers coffee in its raw and roasted forms, including green and roasted beans and coffee husks. Heading 2101 covers processed coffee products such as instant coffee, extracts, essences, and concentrates. If your product is a soluble or prepared coffee rather than whole or ground roasted beans, it usually belongs under 2101.

Question 9

Do coffee tariffs change with a free trade agreement (FTA)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Preferential trade agreements can lower or remove import duties on coffee compared with the standard most-favoured-nation (MFN) rate. Indonesia is party to agreements such as RCEP, the Indonesia-Australia CEPA, and the Indonesia-Korea CEPA, which can reduce the duty buyers pay. Eligibility usually requires a valid certificate of origin, which we can provide.

Question 10

How do I find the correct HS code for my coffee product?

Accepted Answer

Start by identifying the form of your coffee: green or roasted, whole bean or ground, regular or decaffeinated, or a processed product like instant coffee. Match it to the codes in the table above, then verify against the destination country's national tariff schedule, since countries add extra digits beyond the six-digit international code. Our export team can help you confirm the right classification.

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0901.11Green beansCoffee, not roasted, not decaffeinated (green beans)

0901.12Green beansCoffee, not roasted, decaffeinated (green beans)

0901.21RoastedCoffee, roasted, not decaffeinated

0901.22RoastedCoffee, roasted, decaffeinated

0901.90OtherCoffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee

2101.11Instant & extractsExtracts, essences and concentrates of coffee (instant coffee)

2101.12Instant & extractsPreparations with a basis of coffee extracts, essences or concentrates