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.
Sample 6-digit codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0901.11 | Coffee, not roasted, not decaffeinated (green) |
| 0901.12 | Coffee, not roasted, decaffeinated |
| 0901.21 | Coffee, roasted, not decaffeinated |
| 0901.22 | Coffee, roasted, decaffeinated |
| 0901.90 | Coffee husks, skins; substitutes containing coffee |
Typical import duty by market
| Market | Duty |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Numerical Example: One FCL green coffee (HS 0901.11), 19,200 kg, CIF Hamburg EUR 65,000
One FCL green coffee (HS 0901.11), 19,200 kg, CIF Hamburg EUR 65,000. Run your own numbers in the Import Duty & Tax calculator.
- · 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).
- · Brazil
- · Vietnam
- · Colombia
- · Indonesia
- · Ethiopia
- · Honduras
- · Uganda
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
Import duty and tax by destination market
Typical MFN duty, consumption tax and the tax base applied to agricultural (HS 0901) in each market we cover. Rates are indicative at the 6-digit line | confirm the national 8/10-digit code with your broker.
| Market | Duty | Consumption tax | Tax base | Tax as % of CIF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 100% | IGST 18% | Assessable value + duty | 137.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | 0% | VAT 5% | CIF + duty | 5.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | 0% | VAT 15% | CIF + duty | 15.0% |
| Singapore | 0% | GST 9% | CIF + duty | 9.0% |
| China | 0% | VAT 13% | CIF + duty | 13.0% |
| United States | 0% | Federal VAT 0% | CIF | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | 0% | VAT 20% | CIF + duty | 20.0% |
| Germany | 0% | USt 19% | CIF + duty | 19.0% |
| Netherlands | 0% | BTW 21% | CIF + duty | 21.0% |
| Vietnam | 0% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
| Türkiye | 0% | KDV 20% | CIF + duty | 20.0% |
| Japan | 0% | JCT 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
| South Korea | 0% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
| Brazil | 0% | IPI+PIS/COFINS+ICMS 32% | CIF + duty | 32.0% |
| Indonesia | 0% | PPN 11% | CIF + duty | 13.5% |
| Mexico | 0% | IVA 16% | CIF + duty | 16.9% |
| Egypt | 0% | VAT 14% | CIF + duty | 14.0% |
| Nigeria | 0% | VAT 7.5% | CIF + duty | 9.1% |
| South Africa | 0% | VAT 15% | Assessable value + duty | 16.5% |
| Australia | 0% | GST 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
Run your own numbers with the landed cost calculator or check documentation requirements in the LC document checklist.
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