Vanilla — HTS 0905
Vanilla
Chapter 09 › Heading 0905
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 0905 is the four-digit product category for vanilla. It groups vanilla products classified under this heading before the tariff schedule provides more detailed distinctions at the six- and eight-digit levels. The heading may cover vanilla in different presentations, so the product’s physical form and condition are important.
To select the specific eight-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s material and type as imported—such as whole vanilla beans, vanilla prepared or otherwise processed, or another form described by the schedule. Read the wording of the relevant subheadings and statistical subdivisions, and match the product to the most specific description. Packaging, labeling, and intended use can help explain the product but do not replace the tariff description. Confirm the result against the current HTSUS and, when the classification is uncertain, obtain customs-broker or other qualified classification advice.
What to check
- Identify the product’s exact condition at import: whole, cut, ground, extracted, or otherwise processed.
- Check the ingredient list and manufacturing process to determine whether the item is vanilla itself or a preparation containing vanilla.
- Read every six- and eight-digit subdivision under heading 0905, including notes and any “other” provisions.
- Compare the commercial invoice, product specifications, photos, and packaging with the proposed tariff description.
- Verify the current HTSUS edition and seek a binding classification ruling or qualified customs-broker review when the distinctions are unclear.
HTS heading 0905 summary
Vanilla is a 4-digit product category containing 2 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0905.10.00.00 👉 | Neither crushed nor ground | Free | — | 66¢/kg |
| 0905.20.00.00 👉 | Crushed or ground | Free | — | 66¢/kg |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0905?
Vanilla. 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.