HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0901.11 – Coffee; not roasted or decaffeinated
HS code 0901.11 is the 6-digit subheading for coffee, not roasted or decaffeinated. It is used for unroasted Arabica coffee beans, green Robusta coffee beans, raw Colombian Supremo coffee, ethiopian Yirgacheffe green beans and brazilian Santos green coffee.
What HS 0901.11 covers
This HS code specifically identifies green coffee beans that have not undergone the roasting process and are naturally caffeinated. This is the raw commodity form of coffee, representing the vast majority of international coffee trade by volume. It is primarily imported by countries with significant coffee roasting and processing industries, such as the United States, Germany, Italy, and Japan, where it is transformed into the final consumer product. Exporters are almost exclusively coffee-producing nations located in the "coffee belt," including Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, and Ethiopia. Key considerations in trading green coffee include quality grading (e.g., Arabica vs. Robusta, bean size, defect count), origin traceability, sustainability certifications (e.g., Fair Trade, Organic, Rainforest Alliance), and price volatility on global commodity markets. Logistics involve bulk shipping, often in jute bags or specialized containers, with careful attention to moisture content and storage conditions to prevent spoilage.
- Covers
- Unroasted Arabica coffee beans
- Green Robusta coffee beans
- Raw Colombian Supremo coffee
- Ethiopian Yirgacheffe green beans
- Brazilian Santos green coffee
- Vietnamese Robusta unroasted
- Kona green coffee beans
- Examples
- Starbucks Green Coffee (before roasting)
- Peet's Coffee Green Beans
- Lavazza Green Coffee
- Illy Green Coffee
Codes often confused with 0901.11
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 090112 (decaffeinated, not roasted) by its caffeinated nature, and from 090121 (roasted, not decaffeinated) by being unroasted. The "not roasted" and "not decaffeinated" aspects are critical for correct classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 090111, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 090111 in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Brazil $14.9B 31% of world exports
- 2 Colombia $5.8B 12% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$5.5B 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $48.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $9.8B 20% of world imports
- 2 Germany $6.5B 13% of world imports
- 3 Italy $4.1B 8.5% of world imports
World total: $48.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 0901.11 2
Brazil splits HS 0901.11 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 0901.11.10 Green coffee beans, not decaffeinatedEm grão
- 0901.11.90 Other green coffee, not decaffeinatedOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 09.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0901.11
What is HS code 090111?
HS code 090111 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Coffee; not roasted or decaffeinated. This HS code specifically identifies green coffee beans that have not undergone the roasting process and are naturally caffeinated. This is the raw commodity form of coffee, representing the vast majority of international coffee trade by volume. It is primarily imported by countries with significant coffee roasting and processing industries, such as the United States, Germany, Italy, and Japan, where it is transformed into the final consumer product. Exporters are almost exclusively coffee-producing nations located in the "coffee belt," including Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, and Ethiopia. Key considerations in trading green coffee include quality grading (e.g., Arabica vs. Robusta, bean size, defect count), origin traceability, sustainability certifications (e.g., Fair Trade, Organic, Rainforest Alliance), and price volatility on global commodity markets. Logistics involve bulk shipping, often in jute bags or specialized containers, with careful attention to moisture content and storage conditions to prevent spoilage.
What products fall under HS code 090111?
Unroasted Arabica coffee beans, Green Robusta coffee beans, Raw Colombian Supremo coffee, Ethiopian Yirgacheffe green beans, Brazilian Santos green coffee, Vietnamese Robusta unroasted, Kona green coffee beans
What are common misclassifications for HS code 090111?
This code is distinct from 090112 (decaffeinated, not roasted) by its caffeinated nature, and from 090121 (roasted, not decaffeinated) by being unroasted. The "not roasted" and "not decaffeinated" aspects are critical for correct classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 090111?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 090111 in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($14.9B, 31% of world exports), Colombia ($5.8B) and Vietnam (about $5.5B). World exports came to about $48.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 090111?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 090111 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($9.8B, 20% of world imports), Germany ($6.5B) and Italy ($4.1B). World imports came to about $48.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 090111 structured?
HS code 090111 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (09) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 090111?
Brazil splits HS code 090111 into 2 NCM codes: 0901.11.10 (Green coffee beans, not decaffeinated), 0901.11.90 (Other green coffee, not decaffeinated). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.