HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2101.11 – Extracts, essences and concentrates; of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee
HS code 2101.11 is the 6-digit subheading for extracts, essences and concentrates, of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee. It is used for instant coffee powder, liquid coffee extract, coffee essence, concentrated coffee syrup and freeze-dried coffee.
What HS 2101.11 covers
This HS code is dedicated to extracts, essences, and concentrates of coffee, along with preparations primarily based on these. It represents the highly processed forms of coffee used extensively in the instant coffee market, as well as by food and beverage manufacturers for flavoring. These products offer convenience, extended shelf life, and consistent flavor profiles, making them essential for large-scale production of coffee-flavored items. Importers are typically major food and beverage corporations, seeking cost-effective and standardized coffee ingredients for their product lines, including instant coffee, ready-to-drink coffee, and confectionery. Exporters are often countries with significant coffee processing industries or specialized companies focused on extraction technologies, leveraging global coffee bean supplies.
- Covers
- Instant coffee powder
- Liquid coffee extract
- Coffee essence
- Concentrated coffee syrup
- Freeze-dried coffee
- Spray-dried coffee
- Decaffeinated coffee extract
- Examples
- Nescafé Instant Coffee
- Starbucks VIA Instant Coffee
- Maxwell House Instant Coffee
- Folgers Instant Coffee
Codes often confused with 2101.11
Common mistake. Can be confused with 0901 (unroasted or roasted coffee beans) if not clearly an extract or concentrate, or 210112 if it's a more complex preparation rather than just the extract itself.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 210111, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 210111 in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 12% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 Vietnam* ~$1.2B 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Germany $1.2B 11% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $1.1B 11% of world exports
World total: $10.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.3B 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $599M 5.9% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $574M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $10.1B 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 2101.11 2
Brazil splits HS 2101.11 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2101.11.10 Soluble (instant) coffeeCafé solúvel, mesmo descafeinado
- 2101.11.90 Other coffee extracts, essences and concentratesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 21.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2101.11
What is HS code 210111?
HS code 210111 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Extracts, essences and concentrates; of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee. This HS code is dedicated to extracts, essences, and concentrates of coffee, along with preparations primarily based on these. It represents the highly processed forms of coffee used extensively in the instant coffee market, as well as by food and beverage manufacturers for flavoring. These products offer convenience, extended shelf life, and consistent flavor profiles, making them essential for large-scale production of coffee-flavored items. Importers are typically major food and beverage corporations, seeking cost-effective and standardized coffee ingredients for their product lines, including instant coffee, ready-to-drink coffee, and confectionery. Exporters are often countries with significant coffee processing industries or specialized companies focused on extraction technologies, leveraging global coffee bean supplies.
What products fall under HS code 210111?
Instant coffee powder, liquid coffee extract, coffee essence, concentrated coffee syrup, freeze-dried coffee, spray-dried coffee, decaffeinated coffee extract
What are common misclassifications for HS code 210111?
Can be confused with 0901 (unroasted or roasted coffee beans) if not clearly an extract or concentrate, or 210112 if it's a more complex preparation rather than just the extract itself.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 210111?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 210111 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $1.2B, 12% of world exports), Germany ($1.2B) and Brazil ($1.1B). World exports came to about $10.4B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 210111?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 210111 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.3B, 13% of world imports), Germany ($599M) and the United Kingdom ($574M). World imports came to about $10.1B, 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 210111 structured?
HS code 210111 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (21) 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 210111?
Brazil splits HS code 210111 into 2 NCM codes: 2101.11.10 (Soluble (instant) coffee), 2101.11.90 (Other coffee extracts, essences and concentrates). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.