Coffee - roasted & ground coffee beans Hs Code

Coffee - roasted & ground coffee beans harmonized system code

Product Overview Coffee - Roasted & Ground Coffee Beans classified under HS Code 090121 refer to coffee beans that have undergone roasting and subsequent grinding processes to produce a dry, particulate product suitable for brewing. This product is characterized by its uniform particle size distribution, typically ranging from fine to medium grind, and moisture content maintained below 5% to preserve aroma and shelf life. The roasting process imparts distinct organoleptic properties, including aroma, flavor profile, and color, which vary according to roasting degree (light, medium, dark). Within HS Code 090121, subcategories include coffee roasted but not ground, and coffee roasted and ground, with this classification specifically addressing the latter. These coffee preparations are widely utilized across food service sectors, retail distribution, and industrial-scale beverage manufacturing. Their commercial value is driven by consistent quality parameters such as bean origin traceability, roast uniformity, and grind calibration, which collectively ensure product integrity and consumer satisfaction in international markets. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The HS Code 090121 is structured hierarchically as follows: Chapter 09 (Coffee, tea, mate and spices), Heading 0901 (Coffee), Subheading 090121 (Coffee roasted and ground). This classification is grounded in the physical and processing state of the coffee product—roasted whole beans fall under 090111, whereas roasted and ground coffee beans are designated 090121 due to the additional grinding process which alters physical form and usage applications. Trade considerations for HS 090121 products include packaging in hermetically sealed containers or vacuum packs, typically ranging from 250 grams to 5 kilograms, designed to minimize oxygen exposure and moisture ingress during storage and transit. Preservation methods focus on maintaining product stability under controlled temperature and humidity conditions to meet international quality standards such as ISO 9001 and compliance with WTO SPS (Sanitary and Phytosanitary) measures. Documentation for customs clearance requires precise declaration of roast level, grind size, and origin to facilitate tariff classification and ensure adherence to import regulations.

Coffee - roasted & ground coffee beans Chapter Note

1.- Mixtures of the products of headings 09.04 to 09.10 are to be classified as follows : (a) Mixtures of two or more of the products of the same heading are to be classified in that heading; (b) Mixtures of two or more of the products of different headings are to be classified in heading 09.10. The addition of other substances to the products of headings 09.04 to 09.10 (or to the mixtures referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) above) shall not affect their classification provided 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 21.03. 2.- This Chapter does not cover Cubeb pepper (Piper cubeba) or other products of heading 12.11.