Product classification
HS code for Coffee extract: 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.
Classification of coffee extract under HS 2101.11
Coffee extract, commonly known as instant or soluble coffee, is classified under HS code 2101.11. Chapter 21 is reserved for miscellaneous edible preparations, and heading 2101 covers extracts, essences, and concentrates of coffee, tea, or maté. Subheading 2101.11 is specifically for those preparations with a basis of coffee. These products are typically manufactured by extracting the soluble solids from roasted coffee beans using water, followed by drying processes such as spray-drying or freeze-drying. The resulting product is a concentrated form of coffee that is entirely soluble in water. This classification is distinct from roasted coffee beans because the product has undergone significant industrial processing to change its physical state from a bean to a soluble powder or liquid concentrate. GRI 1 dictates that the classification is based on the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. The essential character of the product is its solubility and the fact that it is an essence or concentrate derived from coffee, rather than the coffee bean itself.
- Covers
- Instant coffee powder
- Freeze-dried coffee
- Liquid coffee concentrates
- Soluble coffee granules
- Coffee essences
- Spray-dried coffee
- Also under 2101.11
- Nescafé Instant Coffee
- Starbucks VIA Instant Coffee
- Maxwell House Instant Coffee
- Folgers Instant Coffee
Codes often confused with 2101.11
Common mistake. Coffee extract is frequently misclassified under HS code 0901.21 (roasted coffee). The distinction lies in solubility; 0901 is for the beans or grounds that leave a residue, while 2101 is for the soluble extract. Another common error is using HS code 2101.12, which is for preparations with a basis of these extracts (like 3-in-1 coffee mixes containing creamer and sugar). Pure instant coffee must stay in 2101.11.
Top exporters and importers of HS 210111 (the code used for coffee extract), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 210111 (the code used for coffee extract) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 210111, not only coffee extract.
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 coffee extract
Brazil splits HS 2101.11 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2101.11.10Soluble (instant) coffee
- 2101.11.90Other coffee extracts, essences and concentrates
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about coffee extract
What is the HS code for Coffee extract?
The HS code for Coffee extract is 210111 (Extracts, essences and concentrates; of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee).
How do I classify Coffee extract for customs?
Coffee extract is classified under HS code 210111 — Extracts, essences and concentrates; of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for instant coffee?
The HS code for pure instant coffee or coffee extract is 2101.11.
Does this code include flavored instant coffee?
If the product is pure coffee extract with only flavor added, it usually stays in 2101.11. However, if it contains sugar or milk powder, it is classified under 2101.12.
Which countries are the top exporters of coffee extract (HS 210111)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 210111 (the code used for coffee extract) 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 coffee extract (HS 210111)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 210111 (the code used for coffee extract) 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.
Is the HS code for Coffee extract the same in all countries?
The base HS code 210111 for Coffee extract 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 coffee extract in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 210111 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for coffee extract depends on the product's details: 2101.11.10 (Soluble (instant) coffee), 2101.11.90 (Other coffee extracts, essences and concentrates).