Chapter · Section II

Chapter 09: Coffee, tea, maté and spices

09
  • 0%–10%UK
  • 0%–12.5%EU
  • 25%–187%Türkiye
  • 0%–6.4%USA
  • US$73.5bnWorld trade in 2024

10 headings make up chapter 09, part of section II, vegetable products.

In the UK Global Tariff, chapter 09 covers 54 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 10%. 39 of them are duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides chapter 09 into 50 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 12.5% (average 2.8%). 32 of them are duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, chapter 09 covers 60 tariff lines and the statutory rate is between 25% and 187%.

World trade in chapter 09 goods reached US$73.5bn in 2024, up 13.7% on 2023.

Brazil was the largest exporter with 16.7% of the total, ahead of Vietnam.

The United States imported the most (US$11.5bn).

Duty rates compared

UK Free – 10% Third-country duty 54 tariff lines · average 1.6% EU Free – 12.5% Third-country duty 50 tariff lines · average 2.8% Türkiye 25% – 187% Statutory rate (Law 474) 60 tariff lines · average 100.9% USA Free – 6.4% General (MFN) 57 tariff lines · average 0.6% · 9× specific or compound duty

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

Headings 10

World trade in 2024

09 · US$73.5bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$15.3mUS$15.3m+US$134.1m+US$958.3m+> US$3.5bn

Exports: 212
  1. Brazil: US$12.2bn
  2. Vietnam: US$5.8bn
  3. India: US$5.4bn
  4. Germany: US$4.1bn
  5. Switzerland: US$3.8bn
  6. Colombia: US$3.6bn
  7. China: US$3.5bn
  8. Italy: US$2.8bn
  9. Indonesia: US$2.8bn
  10. Sri Lanka: US$1.8bn
  11. Kenya: US$1.7bn
  12. Uganda: US$1.6bn
  13. Netherlands: US$1.5bn
  14. Guatemala: US$1.5bn
  15. Peru: US$1.5bn
  16. Ethiopia: US$1.5bn
  17. Honduras: US$1.4bn
  18. France: US$1.3bn
  19. United States: US$1.2bn
  20. Spain: US$1bn
  21. Poland: US$969.7m
  22. Belgium: US$958.3m
  23. Mexico: US$823.9m
  24. Canada: US$727.1m
  25. Nicaragua: US$599.1m
  26. Madagascar: US$562.8m
  27. United Kingdom: US$507.8m
  28. Costa Rica: US$464.9m
  29. Tanzania: US$411.9m
  30. Türkiye: US$373.5m
  31. United Arab Emirates: US$325.7m
  32. Japan: US$309m
  33. Papua New Guinea: US$257.5m
  34. Czechia: US$251.7m
  35. Sweden: US$225.8m
  36. Austria: US$213.8m
  37. Malaysia: US$206.2m
  38. Denmark: US$197.2m
  39. Egypt: US$190.1m
  40. Argentina: US$185.3m
  41. Thailand: US$183.1m
  42. Bulgaria: US$170.2m
  43. Côte d’Ivoire: US$159.1m
  44. South Africa: US$156.1m
  45. Rwanda: US$155.9m
  46. El Salvador: US$154.1m
  47. Slovakia: US$147.9m
  48. Singapore: US$146.2m
  49. Portugal: US$144.5m
  50. Iran: US$140.4m
  51. Lithuania: US$137m
  52. Myanmar (Burma): US$134.7m
  53. Saudi Arabia: US$134.1m
  54. Pakistan: US$130.1m
  55. Afghanistan: US$109m
  56. Slovenia: US$108.2m
  57. Taiwan: US$106.4m
  58. Nepal: US$105.8m
  59. Russia: US$100.7m
  60. Syria: US$86.7m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Brazil US$12.2bn 16.7%
2 Vietnam US$5.8bn 7.9%
3 India US$5.4bn 7.4%
4 Germany US$4.1bn 5.6%
5 Switzerland US$3.8bn 5.2%
6 Colombia US$3.6bn 4.9%
7 China US$3.5bn 4.8%
8 Italy US$2.8bn 3.8%
9 Indonesia US$2.8bn 3.8%
10 Sri Lanka US$1.8bn 2.4%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$11.5bn 15.7%
2 Germany US$6.2bn 8.4%
3 France US$3.4bn 4.6%
4 Italy US$3.2bn 4.3%
5 Belgium US$3.1bn 4.2%
6 Spain US$2.4bn 3.2%
7 Netherlands US$2.3bn 3.2%
8 Japan US$2.3bn 3.1%
9 Canada US$2.2bn 3%
10 United Kingdom US$2.2bn 3%

Chapter notes

Notes

1. Mixtures of the products of headings 0904 to 0910 are to be classified as follows:

  1. (a) mixtures of two or more of the products of the same heading are to be classified in that heading;

  2. (b) mixtures of two or more of the products of different headings are to be classified in heading 0910.

The addition of other substances to the products of headings 0904 to 0910 (or to the mixtures referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) above) shall not affect their classification, provided that the resulting mixtures retain the essential character of the goods of those headings. Otherwise, such mixtures are not classified in this chapter; those constituting mixed condiments or mixed seasonings are classified in heading 2103.

2. This chapter does not cover cubeb pepper (Piper cubeba) or other products of heading 1211.

Additional note

1. The rate of duty applicable to mixtures referred to in note 1(a) shall be the one applicable to the component having the highest duty rate.

Products classified here

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for coffee, tea, maté and spices?

Coffee, tea, maté and spices make up HS chapter 09, in section II of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on coffee, tea, maté and spices in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 09 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 10%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on coffee, tea, maté and spices in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 09 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 12.5%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most coffee, tea, maté and spices?

Brazil, with US$12.2bn in 2024 (16.7% of world exports).