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HS 0901Agricultural

HS Code for Coffee (HS 0901)

Green coffee sits under 0901.11 or 0901.12 depending on decaffeination status; roasted coffee is 0901.21/22. Most consuming markets apply zero duty on green beans and modest duty on roasted product.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules3 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
0901.11Coffee, not roasted, not decaffeinated (green)
0901.12Coffee, not roasted, decaffeinated
0901.21Coffee, roasted, not decaffeinated
0901.22Coffee, roasted, decaffeinated
0901.90Coffee husks, skins; substitutes containing coffee
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
United States
0%
Green and roasted both duty-free.
European Union
0% green / 7.5% roasted
Roasted duty waived under many FTAs; EUDR applies from 30 Dec 2025.
United Kingdom
0%
India (BCD)
100% green, 30% roasted
Domestic producer protection; GST 5% for green, 12-18% for roasted.
Japan
0% green / 12% roasted

Worked landed-cost example

One FCL green coffee (HS 0901.11), 19,200 kg, CIF Hamburg EUR 65,000

Customs valueEUR 65,000
EU duty (green) @ 0%EUR 0
German VAT @ 7% (reduced rate for coffee)EUR 4,550
Landed cost ≈ EUR 69,550 plus roaster's excise (EUR 2.19/kg in Germany) if applicable at sale.
Run your own numbers in the import duty & tax calculator.
Regulatory checkpoints
  • · EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): full traceability + due diligence statement from 30 Dec 2025 (SMEs 30 Jun 2026).
  • · USDA APHIS phytosanitary certificate for green coffee.
  • · Fumigation and pest treatment for burlap-bag shipments.
  • · Ochratoxin A limits: EU 5 μg/kg (green), 3 μg/kg (roasted).
Top exporting countries
  • · Brazil
  • · Vietnam
  • · Colombia
  • · Indonesia
  • · Ethiopia
  • · Honduras
  • · Uganda

Frequently asked questions

Does EUDR apply to green coffee imports?

Yes. From 30 December 2025 (SMEs 30 June 2026), operators placing coffee on the EU market must produce a Due Diligence Statement and geolocation coordinates for every plot of origin.

Why is India's coffee duty so high?

India is a coffee producer and applies 100% BCD on green coffee to protect domestic Arabica and Robusta growers. Roasted coffee is 30% plus GST.

Destination market toolkits

Country-specific duty, VAT/GST and Incoterms practice for the top destinations for agricultural.

Import into India →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
Import into United States →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
Import into United Kingdom →
VAT · 20% standard, 5% reduced, 0% zero-rated
Import into Germany →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
Import into Vietnam →
VAT · 10% standard, 5% reduced, 0% export
Import into Japan →
Consumption Tax (JCT) · 10% standard / 8% reduced (food, newspapers)

Agricultural landed-cost pages: every destination market

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Related commodity guides

HS 1006Agricultural
HS Code for Rice (HS 1006) →
HS 31Agricultural
HS Code for Fertilizers (Chapter 31) →
HS 15Agricultural
HS Code for Edible Oils (Chapter 15) →
HS 61 & 62Consumer goods
HS Code for Textiles & Apparel (Chapters 61 and 62) →

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Sources & citations

Duty rates and regulations compiled from WCO HS, WTO integrated database, national customs authorities and published FTA schedules. Provided for decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and current preferential status with your licensed customs broker before acting.

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