HS Codes for Spices, Coffee and Pulses: A Quick Reference
The HS headings for pepper, chillies, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, seed spices, ginger, turmeric, coffee and pulses, and how to find the full national tariff code.
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Every product in international trade has an HS (Harmonized System) code. The first six digits are shared worldwide, and countries add more digits for their own tariffs.
Trade guidance only. Specifications, limits and regulations change, so confirm the current requirements and agree the exact specification in your contract.
HS headings
| Heading | Products |
|---|---|
| 0901 | Coffee (green, roasted, decaffeinated) |
| 0904 | Pepper (Piper); dried chillies and capsicum |
| 0906 | Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers |
| 0907 | Cloves |
| 0908 | Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms |
| 0909 | Seeds of anise, star anise, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway, juniper |
| 0910 | Ginger, saffron, turmeric, thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices |
| 0713 | Dried pulses (lentils, chickpeas, beans, peas), whether or not split |
Whole vs ground
Many headings split whole and crushed or ground products into different subheadings (for example, pepper "neither crushed nor ground" vs "crushed or ground"). Make sure the code matches the form you ship.
Finding the full code
- EU: the Combined Nomenclature (CN, 8 digits) and TARIC (10 digits)
- UAE / GCC: the GCC Common Customs Tariff
- India: ITC-HS codes for exports
Always confirm with your customs broker, because the right code affects duty, controls and documents.
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