Product classification
HS code for Coca leaf: 1211.30
Coca leaf, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered.
Classification of coca leaf under HS 1211.30
Coca leaves are classified under HS code 1211.30. This code is situated within Chapter 12, which covers oil seeds, medicinal plants, and industrial flora. Heading 1211 specifically includes plants and parts of plants of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy, or for insecticidal, fungicidal, or similar purposes. The leaves remain in this category whether they are fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried, and whether or not they have been cut, crushed, or powdered. This classification is strictly for the botanical state of the plant. Because coca leaves contain alkaloids that are subject to international control under the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, this HS code is heavily monitored by customs authorities worldwide.
- Covers
- Dried coca leaves
- Fresh coca leaves
- Crushed or powdered coca leaves
- Chilled or frozen coca leaves
- Coca leaf tea (if consisting solely of the leaf)
- Also under 1211.30
- Stepan Company (decocainized coca leaf extract for Coca-Cola)
- various pharmaceutical research laboratories (under strict license)
Codes often confused with 1211.30
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 2939.72, which is used for cocaine and its salts. While the leaf is the source of the alkaloid, the chemical extract is classified in Chapter 29 (Organic Chemicals), whereas the leaf itself stays in Chapter 12. Another potential error is HS code 1212.99, which is a general category for other vegetable products; however, because coca leaf has a specific subheading (1211.30), the general category must not be used.
Top exporters and importers of HS 121130 (the code used for coca leaf), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 121130 (the code used for coca leaf) in UN Comtrade data was Peru, with about 96% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 82% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 121130, not only coca leaf.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Peru* ~$1.2M 96% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 France $34K 2.6% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $6K 0.5% of world exports
World total: $1.3M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.2M 82% of world imports
- 2 Germany $170K 11% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $32K 2.2% of world imports
World total: $1.5M 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 code for coca leaf
Brazil classifies coca leaf under NCM 1211.30.00: HS 1211.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about coca leaf
What is the HS code for Coca leaf?
The HS code for Coca leaf is 121130 (Coca leaf; of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered). The HS code for coca leaf, used primarily for pharmacy or perfumery, is 1211.30.
How do I classify Coca leaf for customs?
Coca leaf is classified under HS code 121130 — Coca leaf; of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code apply to decocainized coca leaves?
Yes, as long as they remain in the form of leaves or plant parts used for flavoring or pharmacy, they are typically classified under 1211.30.
Which countries are the top exporters of coca leaf (HS 121130)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 121130 (the code used for coca leaf) in UN Comtrade data were Peru (about $1.2M, 96% of world exports), France ($34K) and the Netherlands ($6K). World exports came to about $1.3M, 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 coca leaf (HS 121130)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 121130 (the code used for coca leaf) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.2M, 82% of world imports), Germany ($170K) and Belgium ($32K). World imports came to about $1.5M, 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.
Is the HS code for Coca leaf the same in all countries?
The base HS code 121130 for Coca leaf is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for coca leaf in Brazil?
In Brazil, coca leaf (HS 121130) is classified under NCM 1211.30.00.