HS Code 2101
Coffee and Tea Extracts and Substitutes
HS code 2101 covers extracts, essences, and concentrates of coffee, tea, or mate, including instant coffee and roasted coffee substitutes for beverage preparati
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HS Code 2101 — Coffee and Tea Extracts and Substitutes
This code covers instant coffee, tea extracts, and concentrates used to make beverages. It also includes roasted chicory and other coffee substitutes used as alternatives to traditional coffee beans.
What's included
- Instant coffee
- Tea concentrates
- Roasted chicory
- 3-in-1 coffee mix
- Liquid tea extracts
What's excluded
- Roasted coffee beans → use
0901(Whole or ground coffee beans belong in Chapter 9.)
Common examples
- Nescafé Instant Coffee powder
- Lipton instant tea mix
- Roasted chicory powder
Frequently asked questions
Are coffee pods in 2101?
If they contain only roasted ground coffee, they are 0901; if they contain soluble instant coffee, they are 2101.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 15%
- Documentation: Ingredients list must be provided to verify percentage of coffee/tea.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: Brazil, Germany, Switzerland, Vietnam
- Top importers: USA, United Kingdom, Russia, Germany
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Key takeaway
Distinguish between raw beans (0901) and soluble/instant extracts (2101).
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