Customs tariff code 09: COFFEE, TEA, MATÉ AND SPICES
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 09 covers COFFEE, TEA, MATÉ AND SPICES. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
09 is a chapter in the EU customs tariff. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 09
- Third-country duty
- See subdivision
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Lebanon | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Egypt | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Andorra | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Korea, Republic of (South Korea) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Mexico | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Kenya | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Official excerpts are reproduced in their original language.
1. Miteinander gemischte Waren der Positionen 0904 bis 0910 werden wie folgt eingereiht: a) miteinander gemischte Waren einer Position bleiben in dieser Position (RV E09011A0); b) miteinander gemischte Waren verschiedener Positionen gehören zu Position 0910 (RV E09011B0). Waren der Positionen 0904 bis 0910 (einschließlich der unter den Buchstaben a) und b) bezeichneten Mischungen), die andere Stoffe enthalten, bleiben in Kapitel 9, vorausgesetzt, dass derartige Mischungen den Charakter der Waren dieser Positionen behalten haben; andernfalls sind diese Mischungen von Kapitel 9 ausgeschlossen; sie gehören zu Position 2103, wenn sie zusammengesetzte Würzmittel sind (RV E0901200). 2. Zu Kapitel 9 gehören nicht Kubebenpfeffer (Piper cubeba) und andere Waren der Position 1211 (RV E0902000). Zusätzliche Anmerkungen 1. …
1. In diesem Abschnitt gelten als „Pellets“ Erzeugnisse, die entweder unmittelbar durch Pressen oder durch Zusatz eines Bindemittels in einer Menge von nicht mehr als 3 GHT zu Zylindern, Kügelchen usw. agglomeriert worden sind (RV C0201000).
Subdivisions of this code
- 0901Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion
- 0902Tea, whether or not flavoured
- 0903Maté
- 0904Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruit of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta
- 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
- 0910Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 09 cover?
Code 09 covers COFFEE, TEA, MATÉ AND SPICES. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 09?
TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 09. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
How many digits does 09 have?
09 has two digits and identifies a Harmonised System chapter. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Is there binding tariff information for 09?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 09. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Is 09 in scope of the EUDR?
Yes. 09 appears in Annex I of the EU deforestation regulation (commodity coffee). The Annex entry is narrower than the code, so only part of it is in scope. A due diligence statement and geolocation data for the plots of production are required.
Does customs tariff code 09 change?
09 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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