Product classification
HS code for Coffee husks: 0901.90
Coffee, husks and skins, coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion.
Classification of coffee husks under HS 0901.90
Coffee husks and skins are classified under HS code 0901.90. This code is part of the broader heading 0901, which encompasses coffee in all its forms, including roasted, non-roasted, decaffeinated, and the byproducts of the milling process. Coffee husks are the dried skin and parchment (endocarp) that are removed from the coffee cherry during the hulling process. Unlike the coffee bean itself, which is the seed, the husks are the protective outer layers. The Harmonized System groups these materials with coffee substitutes containing coffee because they are derived from the same plant and are often used in similar applications, such as brewing 'cascara' tea or as an ingredient in low-grade coffee blends. The classification is straightforward under GIR 1, as the heading text for 0901 explicitly mentions 'husks and skins'. This classification applies regardless of whether the husks are intended for human consumption (as a tea-like infusion) or for industrial use. The inclusion of these byproducts in Chapter 9 reflects their botanical origin and their continued association with the coffee trade, rather than being relegated to general vegetable waste categories. The material must be primarily composed of the outer layers of the coffee fruit to qualify for this specific subheading.
- Covers
- Dried coffee husks (parchment)
- Coffee skins (cascara)
- Coffee silver skin (integument)
- Waste from coffee hulling processes
- Coffee pulp (dried)
- Also under 0901.90
- Cascara tea
- various chicory-coffee blends (e.g., Cafe du Monde)
- coffee flour products
- agricultural coffee husk pellets
Codes often confused with 0901.90
Common mistake. Coffee husks are sometimes misclassified under HS code 0901.11 (coffee, not roasted, not decaffeinated), but this code is reserved for the beans. Another common error is HS code 2308.00, which covers vegetable materials and vegetable waste, residues, and by-products used in animal feeding. While coffee husks can be used for animal feed, the specific mention of 'husks and skins' in heading 0901 takes precedence over the general waste category of Chapter 23. Additionally, if the husks are processed into a beverage for retail, some might try to use 2101.11 (extracts, essences, and concentrates of coffee), which is incorrect as the husks are the raw plant material. Misclassification can also occur with 1404.90 for vegetable products not elsewhere specified.
Top exporters and importers of HS 090190 (the code used for coffee husks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 090190 (the code used for coffee husks) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 11% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 16% 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 090190, not only coffee husks.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $13M 11% of world exports
- 2 South Africa $9.9M 8.8% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $8.4M 7.4% of world exports
World total: $113M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $17M 16% of world imports
- 2 Canada $12M 11% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $8.2M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $109M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 coffee husks
Brazil classifies coffee husks under NCM 0901.90.00: HS 0901.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about coffee husks
What is the HS code for Coffee husks?
The HS code for Coffee husks is 090190 (Coffee; husks and skins, coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion). The HS code for coffee husks and skins is 0901.90.
How do I classify Coffee husks for customs?
Coffee husks is classified under HS code 090190 — Coffee; husks and skins, coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can coffee husks be classified as animal feed?
While they are used in animal feed, they must still be classified under 0901.90 because the HS nomenclature provides a specific heading for coffee byproducts that overrides general feed categories.
Which countries are the top exporters of coffee husks (HS 090190)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 090190 (the code used for coffee husks) in UN Comtrade data were France ($13M, 11% of world exports), South Africa ($9.9M) and the Netherlands ($8.4M). World exports came to about $113M, 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 husks (HS 090190)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 090190 (the code used for coffee husks) in UN Comtrade data were France ($17M, 16% of world imports), Canada ($12M) and the United Kingdom ($8.2M). World imports came to about $109M, 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 husks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 090190 for Coffee husks 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 husks in Brazil?
In Brazil, coffee husks (HS 090190) is classified under NCM 0901.90.00.