HS code for coffee in the European Union
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Key facts
- Most likely codes
- 0901.21, 0901.22
- Candidate codes
- 3
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 3
- General duty (MFN)
- 7.5%, 9%
Summary
Coffee imported into the European Union is usually classified under HS code 0901.21 when it is roasted and not decaffeinated, and under 0901.22 when it is roasted and decaffeinated. Both sit in heading 09.01, “Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion”. Coffee can also fall under 0901.11, depending on the roasting and the caffeine content. The tariff of the European Union has 3 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 0901.21 and 0901.22 is 7.5% or 9%, depending on the line.
How to choose the right code
Is the coffee roasted? Use 0901.21 when it is roasted and not decaffeinated. Use 0901.11 when it is not roasted (green coffee) and not decaffeinated.
Is the coffee decaffeinated? Use 0901.21 when it is roasted and not decaffeinated. Use 0901.22 when it is roasted and decaffeinated.
Some similar goods are classified elsewhere: 2101.11 applies when it is instant coffee or another extract, essence or concentrate of coffee.
Codes for coffee
Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to coffee.
- 0901.21
Most likely
Legal text: “Coffee, roasted: Not decaffeinated”
Heading 09.01: “Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion”
Applies when it is roasted and not decaffeinated.
- 0901.22
Most likely
Legal text: “Coffee, roasted: Decaffeinated”
Heading 09.01: “Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion”
Applies when it is roasted and decaffeinated.
- 0901.11
Possible
Legal text: “Coffee, not roasted: Not decaffeinated”
Heading 09.01: “Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion”
Applies when it is not roasted (green coffee) and not decaffeinated.
- 2101.11
Classified elsewhere
Legal text: “Extracts, essences and concentrates, of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee: Extracts, essences and concentrates”
Heading 21.01: “Extracts, essences and concentrates, of coffee, tea or maté and preparations with a basis of these products or with a basis of coffee, tea or maté; roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof”
Applies when it is instant coffee or another extract, essence or concentrate of coffee.
National lines in the European Union
The tariff of the European Union splits these codes into 3 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 0901.21 and 0901.22 is 7.5% or 9%, depending on the line. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Under 0901.21
- 0901 21 00 00“Not decaffeinated”7.5%
Under 0901.22
- 0901 22 00 00“Decaffeinated”9%
Under 0901.11
- 0901 11 00 00“Not decaffeinated”0%
Other countries
National tariff lines for coffee are live for the United States. Each page lists the lines under the codes above, with their duty rates where they are live.
- Coffee in United States17 national lines, duty rates live
Check your exact product
Describe your product, or paste its page, and the classifier suggests the code in the tariff of the European Union with its reasons.
Classification depends on the exact product
The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as coffee can fall under different codes.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for coffee?
Coffee imported into the European Union is usually classified under HS code 0901.21 when it is roasted and not decaffeinated, and under 0901.22 when it is roasted and decaffeinated. Both sit in heading 09.01, “Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion”.
Does the roasting change the HS code for coffee?
Yes. Use 0901.21 when it is roasted and not decaffeinated. Use 0901.11 when it is not roasted (green coffee) and not decaffeinated.
Does the caffeine content change the HS code for coffee?
Yes. Use 0901.21 when it is roasted and not decaffeinated. Use 0901.22 when it is roasted and decaffeinated.
What is the duty on coffee imported into the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 0901.21 and 0901.22 is 7.5% or 9%, depending on the line. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Sources and updates
The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
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The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The conditions and questions on this page were written for coffee by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.