Chapter 09

Coffee and Coffee Substitutes

HS code 0901 covers unroasted or roasted coffee, decaffeinated coffee, coffee husks, and substitutes containing coffee in any proportion for international trade

Black and Green Tea

HS code 0902 is the global standard for green and black tea, whether flavoured or plain, packaged for retail or in bulk quantities for wholesale.

Mate (Yerba Mate)

HS code 0903 covers Mate, the leaves and twigs of the Ilex paraguariensis plant, used to prepare a caffeine-rich infusion common in South America.

Pepper and Dried Capsicum

HS code 0904 encompasses peppercorns of the genus Piper and dried or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta, including chillies and paprika.

Vanilla Beans and Powder

HS code 0905 is used for vanilla beans and vanilla powder, covering the cured pods of the Vanilla orchid used primarily in flavoring.

Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers

HS code 0906 applies to cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, including both whole quills and ground powder from the Cinnamomum genus.

Cloves (Whole, Fruit, and Stems)

HS code 0907 covers whole cloves, clove fruits, and stems, whether they are intended for culinary, medicinal, or industrial use.

Nutmeg, Mace and Cardamoms

HS code 0908 covers nutmeg, mace, and cardamoms, including both green and black varieties, in whole or ground form for food manufacturing and retail use.

Anise, Coriander, Cumin and Similar Seeds

HS code 0909 is the global standard for seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway, or juniper, whether whole, crushed, or ground for trade.

Ginger, Saffron, Turmeric and Other Spices

HS code 0910 covers ginger, saffron, turmeric, thyme, bay leaves, curry, and other spices not elsewhere specified, in fresh, chilled, dried, or ground states.