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HTS Chapter 9 · Section II

Coffee, tea, maté and spices

Chapter 9 averages a 0.6% general (MFN) duty across its 57 rated tariff lines, with the steepest line reaching 6.4%.

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0.6%
avg MFN duty
6.4%
highest line
57
rated tariff lines
72%
enter duty-free

Tariff lines in Chapter 9 by duty-rate band

How the 57 rated lines in this chapter distribute across general (MFN) rate ranges

Duty-free410.1–5%145–10%2

Source: USITC HTS 2026 As of 2026

About HTS Chapter 9

HTS Chapter 9 - Coffee, tea, maté and spices - organizes 154 tariff classifications in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Of these, 57 carry explicit duty rates at the tariff-line level, meaning importers can look up a specific Column 1 General (MFN) rate for every qualifying shipment. Chapter 9 sits within Section II (Vegetable Products), which groups commercially related product categories together.

The average general duty rate across all tariff lines in this chapter is 0.6%, with the highest individual rate reaching 6.4%. Duty burden varies widely across tariff lines within this chapter, classification precision matters. Below, each line links to its individual detail page showing General, Special (FTA), and Column 2 rates.

Use this chapter page as the entry point for classifying any product that falls under coffee, tea, maté and spices. The tree below preserves the HTS indentation hierarchy (heading → subheading → tariff line), so you can narrow from broad category to specific 8-10 digit code. All data comes from the US International Trade Commission (USITC) HTS 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of import duties used by US Customs and Border Protection.

Chapter 9 At a Glance

Tariff distribution statistics for HTS Chapter 9 from USITC 2026 Basic Edition.
Metric Value Notes
Total tariff classifications 154 All headings, subheadings, and tariff lines.
Lines with explicit rates 57 Tariff lines carrying a Column 1 General duty.
Average general rate 0.6% Mean MFN rate across rated lines.
Highest line rate 6.4% Peak Column 1 General rate within the chapter.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. Computed at last data refresh, see methodology.

Tariff Lines

0901 Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion:
Coffee, not roasted:
0901.11.00 Not decaffeinated
Free
Arabica:
0901.11.00.15 Certified organic
kg
0901.11.00.25 Other
kg
Robusta:
0901.11.00.35 Certified organic
kg
0901.11.00.40 Other
kg
Other:
0901.11.00.50 Certified organic
kg
0901.11.00.65 Other
kg
0901.12.00 Decaffeinated
Free
Arabica:
0901.12.00.20 Certified organic
kg
0901.12.00.35 Other
kg
Robusta:
0901.12.00.40 Certified organic
kg
0901.12.00.55 Other
kg
Other:
0901.12.00.60 Certified organic
kg
0901.12.00.75 Other
kg
Coffee, roasted:
0901.21.00 Not decaffeinated
Free
In retail containers weighing 2 kg or less:
Arabica:
0901.21.00.15 Certified organic
kg
0901.21.00.20 Other
kg
Robusta:
0901.21.00.25 Certified organic
kg
0901.21.00.29 Other
kg
Other:
0901.21.00.40 Certified organic
kg
0901.21.00.49 Other
kg
Other:
0901.21.00.55 Certified organic
kg
0901.21.00.65 Other
kg
0901.22.00 Decaffeinated
Free
In retail containers weighing 2 kg or less:
0901.22.00.35 Certified organic
kg
Other:
0901.22.00.40 Arabica
kg
0901.22.00.50 Robusta
kg
0901.22.00.55 Other
kg
Other:
Arabica:
0901.22.00.65 Certified organic
kg
0901.22.00.70 Other
kg
Robusta:
0901.22.00.75 Certified organic
kg
0901.22.00.80 Other
kg
0901.22.00.90 Other
kg
0901.90 Other:
0901.90.10.00 Coffee husks and skins
kg
Free
0901.90.20.00 Coffee substitutes containing coffee
kg
1.5¢/kg
0902 Tea, whether or not flavored:
0902.10 Green tea (not fermented) in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3 kg:
0902.10.10 Flavored
6.4%
0902.10.10.15 Certified organic
kg
0902.10.10.50 Other
kg
0902.10.90 Other
Free
0902.10.90.15 Certified organic
kg
0902.10.90.50 Other
kg
0902.20 Other green tea (not fermented):
0902.20.10.00 Flavored
kg
6.4%
0902.20.90 Other
Free
0902.20.90.15 Certified organic
kg
0902.20.90.50 Other
kg
0902.30.00 Black tea (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3 kg
Free
In tea bags:
0902.30.00.15 Certified organic
kg
0902.30.00.50 Other
kg
0902.30.00.90 Other
kg
0902.40.00.00 Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea
kg
Free
0903.00.00.00 Maté
kg
Free
0904 Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum (peppers) or of the genus Pimenta (e.g., allspice):
Pepper of the genus Piper:
0904.11.00 Neither crushed nor ground
Free
0904.11.00.20 Black
kg
0904.11.00.40 White
kg
0904.12.00.00 Crushed or ground
kg
Free
Fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta:
0904.21 Dried, neither crushed nor ground:
Of the genusCapsicum(including cayenne pepper, paprika and red pepper):
0904.21.20.00 Paprika
kg
3¢/kg
0904.21.40.00 Anaheim and ancho pepper
kg
5¢/kg
0904.21.60 Other
2.5¢/kg
0904.21.60.10 Bell peppers
kg
0904.21.60.20 Jalapeno peppers
kg
0904.21.60.90 Other
kg
0904.21.80.00 Of the genus Pimenta (including allspice)
kg
Free
0904.22 Crushed or ground:
Of the genus Capsicum (including cayenne Pepper, paprika and red pepper):
0904.22.20.00 Paprika
kg
3¢/kg
0904.22.40.00 Anaheim and ancho pepper
kg
5¢/kg
0904.22.73.00 Mixtures of mashed or macerated hot red peppers and salt
kg
Free
0904.22.76.00 Other
kg
5¢/kg
0904.22.80.00 Of the genus Pimenta (including allspice)
kg
Free
0905 Vanilla:
0905.10.00.00 Neither crushed nor ground
kg
Free
0905.20.00.00 Crushed or ground
kg
Free
0906 Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers:
Neither crushed nor ground:
0906.11.00.00 Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume)
kg
Free
0906.19.00.00 Other
kg
Free
0906.20.00.00 Crushed or ground
kg
Free
0907 Cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems):
0907.10.00.00 Neither crushed nor ground
kg
Free
0907.20.00.00 Crushed or ground
kg
Free
0908 Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms:
Nutmeg:
0908.11.00.00 Neither crushed nor ground
kg
Free
0908.12.00.00 Crushed or ground
kg
Free
Mace:
0908.21.00.00 Neither crushed nor ground
kg
Free
0908.22 Crushed or ground:
0908.22.20.00 Bombay or wild mace, ground
kg
7.4¢/kg
0908.22.40.00 Other
kg
Free
Cardamoms:
0908.31.00.00 Neither crushed nor ground
kg
Free
0908.32.00.00 Crushed or ground
kg
Free
0909 Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway; juniper berries:
Seeds of coriander:
0909.21.00.00 Neither crushed nor ground
kg
Free
0909.22.00.00 Crushed or ground
kg
Free
Seeds of cumin:
0909.31.00.00 Neither crushed nor ground
kg
Free
0909.32.00.00 Crushed or ground
kg
Free
Seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries:
0909.61.00.00 Neither crushed nor ground
kg
Free
0909.62.00.00 Crushed or ground
kg
Free
0910 Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices:
Ginger:
0910.11.00 Neither crushed nor ground
Free
0910.11.00.10 Certified organic
kg
0910.11.00.15 Other
kg
0910.12.00.00 Crushed or ground
kg
1¢/kg
0910.20.00.00 Saffron
kg
Free
0910.30.00.00 Turmeric (curcuma)
kg
Free
Other spices:
0910.91.00.00 Mixtures referred to in note 1(b) to this chapter
kg
1.9%
0910.99 Other:
Thyme; bay leaves:
0910.99.05.00 Crude or not manufactured
kg
Free
Other:
0910.99.06.00 Thyme
kg
4.8%
0910.99.07.00 Bay leaves
kg
3.2%
0910.99.10.00 Curry
kg
Free
Origanum (Lippia spp.):
0910.99.20.00 Crude or not manufactured
kg
Free
0910.99.40.00 Other
kg
3.4%
Other:
0910.99.50.00 Dill
kg
Free
0910.99.60.00 Other
kg
1.9%

See Actual Trade Volumes

HTS Chapter 9 products are actively traded globally. View real import/export volumes by country from FAO FAOSTAT:

Coffee; green Coffee; decaffeinated or roasted Coffee extracts Chillies and peppers; green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does HTS Chapter 9 cover? ▼
HTS Chapter 9 covers Coffee, tea, maté and spices. It contains 154 individual tariff classifications, of which 57 have specified duty rates. This chapter falls under Section II (Vegetable Products).
What is the average tariff rate for Chapter 9? ▼
The average general (MFN) duty rate across all tariff lines in Chapter 9 is 0.6%. The highest individual rate in this chapter is 6.4%. Actual duty on a specific product depends on its precise HTS classification.
How do I find the correct HTS code for my product? ▼
Browse the tariff lines listed below organized by heading and subheading. Each item with an HTS number links to its full detail page showing general, special, and Column 2 duty rates. For complex classifications, consult a licensed customs broker or contact US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Are there any duty-free items in Chapter 9? ▼
Yes, many chapters contain items with a "Free" general rate, meaning no duty is assessed for imports from most-favored-nation countries. Look for items marked "Free" in the tariff lines table below. Additional preferential rates may also apply under free trade agreements.
Where does PlainTariff get its tariff data? ▼
All tariff data comes from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of US import duties.

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Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.

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