HTS code 0901 — Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion

Tariff lines under heading 0901

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

Documents required to import under 0901

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

• Commercial InvoiceRequired
• Packing ListRequired
• Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
• CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

  Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

  Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

• Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

  Required for ocean freight only

  Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

• Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

  Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

  One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

• Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

  Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

• FDA Prior NoticeRequired

  Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival

• Phytosanitary CertificateConditional

  Required for plant-based products

• APHIS Plant Import Permit (PPQ 587)Conditional

  Required to import most plants and plant products

  Must be obtained from USDA-APHIS before the shipment arrives

• APHIS Permit for Plant Pests / Biocontrol (PPQ 505)Conditional

  Required only to import live plant pests or biological control agents

Common questions

What is HTS code 0901?

HTS heading 0901 covers coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion. It sits in Chapter 09 (coffee, tea and spices) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 31 tariff lines.

What is the duty rate for HTS 0901?

Duty rates vary by line — 1 line carries a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.

How many digits does a full HTS code have?

US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 0901 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 09

• 0902Tea, whether or not flavored
• 0903Maté
• 0904Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum (peppers) or of the genus Pimenta (e.g., allspice)
• 0905Vanilla
• 0906Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers
• 0907Cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems)
• 0908Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms
• 0909Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway; juniper berries