Product classification

HS code for Coffee preparations: 2101.12

Preparations with a basis of extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee.

Classification of coffee preparations under HS 2101.12

The classification of coffee preparations under HS code 2101.12 is governed by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System. Heading 2101 covers extracts, essences, and concentrates of coffee, tea, or maté and preparations with a basis of these products. Specifically, subheading 2101.12 is designated for preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences, or concentrates or with a basis of coffee. This classification is distinct from raw or roasted coffee beans found in Chapter 9. The primary factor for classification here is the level of processing and the addition of other ingredients. When coffee is processed into an extract and then mixed with substances like vegetable fats, sugar, or dairy substitutes to create a ready-to-use mix, it moves from Chapter 9 to Chapter 21. This code encompasses a wide variety of modern consumer goods designed for convenience, where the "basis" of the product remains the coffee component, even if other additives are present in significant quantities. Customs authorities look for the presence of coffee extracts or the characteristic of being a "preparation" rather than just the bean itself. The distinction is crucial for trade statistics and the application of specific tariffs that differ significantly between raw agricultural commodities and processed food preparations.

Covers
  • Instant coffee mixes (e.g., 3-in-1 sachets)
  • Coffee-based beverage powders containing creamer or sugar
  • Flavored coffee concentrates
  • Preparations for making iced coffee
  • Soluble coffee preparations with added antioxidants or vitamins
Also under 2101.12
  • Starbucks Frappuccino (bottled)
  • Kahlúa (coffee liqueur base)
  • International Delight Coffee Creamer
  • Jell-O Coffee Pudding Mix

Codes often confused with 2101.12

Common mistake. Coffee preparations are frequently confused with roasted coffee beans under heading 0901. While 0901.21 and 0901.22 cover roasted coffee, they do not include products with added substances like milk powder or sugar. Another common error is using 2202.99 for liquid coffee-based drinks; however, if the product is a concentrated preparation intended to be diluted, 2101.12 is more appropriate. Additionally, food preparations of flour or malt extract under 1901 are sometimes mistakenly used for coffee-flavored nutritional powders.

09.01Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion0901.21Coffee; roasted, not decaffeinated0901.22Coffee; roasted, decaffeinated2202.99Non-alcoholic beverages; other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 200919.01Malt extract; flour/groats/meal/starch/malt extract products, no cocoa (or less than 40% by weight) and food preparations of goods of headings 04.01 to 04.04, no cocoa (or less than 5% by weight), weights calculated on a totally defatted basis, n.e.c.

Top exporters and importers of HS 210112 (the code used for coffee preparations), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 210112 (the code used for coffee preparations) in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Philippines, with 12% 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 210112, not only coffee preparations.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Indonesia $455M
  2. 2 Malaysia $353M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$221M

World total: $2.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Philippines $353M
  2. 2 United Kingdom $191M
  3. 3 Germany $153M

World total: $3.1B 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 code for coffee preparations

Brazil classifies coffee preparations under NCM 2101.12.00: HS 2101.12 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about coffee preparations

What is the HS code for Coffee preparations?

The HS code for Coffee preparations is 210112 (Preparations with a basis of extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee). The primary HS code for preparations with a basis of coffee or coffee extracts is 2101.12.

How do I classify Coffee preparations for customs?

Coffee preparations is classified under HS code 210112 — Preparations with a basis of extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the difference between 2101.11 and 2101.12?

HS code 2101.11 covers the pure extracts, essences, and concentrates themselves, whereas 2101.12 covers preparations that use those extracts as a base, often including additives like sugar or flavorings.

Which countries are the top exporters of coffee preparations (HS 210112)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 210112 (the code used for coffee preparations) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($455M, 16% of world exports), Malaysia ($353M) and Vietnam (about $221M). World exports came to about $2.9B, 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 preparations (HS 210112)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 210112 (the code used for coffee preparations) in UN Comtrade data were the Philippines ($353M, 12% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($191M) and Germany ($153M). World imports came to about $3.1B, 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 preparations the same in all countries?

The base HS code 210112 for Coffee preparations 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 preparations in Brazil?

In Brazil, coffee preparations (HS 210112) is classified under NCM 2101.12.00.