Coffee — HTS 0901
Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion
Chapter 09 › Heading 0901
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0901 is a broad product category for coffee and certain coffee-related goods. It covers coffee whether it is green or roasted, and whether or not it has been decaffeinated. It also includes coffee husks and skins, plus coffee substitutes or preparations that contain coffee in any proportion.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point, not the final import classification. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, identify the product’s precise form and composition—such as whole or ground coffee, decaffeinated status, coffee husks or skins, or a substitute containing coffee—and then follow the applicable subheadings and statistical breakouts. Packaging and labeling may help establish the facts, but they do not replace classification analysis.
What to check
- Confirm whether the product is coffee, coffee husks or skins, or a substitute or preparation containing coffee.
- Determine the product’s physical form, such as whole beans or ground coffee, and whether it is roasted or unroasted.
- Verify whether the coffee is decaffeinated, using product specifications or production records rather than marketing language alone.
- Review the full HTSUS text and relevant chapter, section, and legal notes before selecting the 8-digit code.
- Keep invoices, ingredient lists, product specifications, and samples or photographs available to support the classification; ask a customs broker or request a formal ruling when the product is blended, processed, or ambiguous.
HTS heading 0901 summary
Coffee is a 4-digit product category containing 4 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0901.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0901.11.00 👉 | Not decaffeinated | Free | — | Free |
| 0901.12.00 👉 | Decaffeinated | Free | — | Free |
| 0901.21.00 👉 | Not decaffeinated | Free | — | Free |
| 0901.22.00 👉 | Decaffeinated | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0901?
Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.