HS 904 — Pepper
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 09 Coffee, tea, mate and spices
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 09
Chapter 09 Coffee, tea, mate and spices
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 904 covers
Coffee, tea, maté, spices and other flavouring extracts in raw or processed form.
Classification notes
Roasted vs raw and form (whole, ground) affect the subheading.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 904
What is HS 904?
Pepper is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 09 (Coffee, tea, mate and spices). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 904?
Pepper covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 904 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 904 products?
Roasted vs raw and form (whole, ground) affect the subheading.