HS Chapter 9 — Coffee, tea, mate and spices

Harmonized System classification guide · last updated 2026-10-14

HS Chapter

09

Chapter number

Section

II

Section name

Typical duty

varies

By subheading & market

HS headings

3

4-digit headings

What Chapter 9 covers

Coffee, tea, maté, spices and other flavouring extracts in raw or processed form.

Common HS headings in Chapter 9

  • 901 Coffee
  • 902 Tea
  • 904 Pepper

Classification notes

Roasted vs raw and form (whole, ground) affect the subheading.

Frequently asked questions about HS Chapter 9

What Chapter 9 covers

Coffee, tea, maté, spices and other flavouring extracts in raw or processed form.

Which products are classified under HS Chapter 9?

Common HS headings in Chapter 9 include: 901 Coffee; 902 Tea; 904 Pepper.

How do I find the import duty for HS Chapter 9 goods?

Determine the precise 6-digit HS 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 Chapter 9 products?

Roasted vs raw and form (whole, ground) affect the subheading.

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