Product classification
HS code for Green coffee beans: 0901.11
Coffee, not roasted or decaffeinated.
Classification of green coffee beans under HS 0901.11
Green coffee beans are classified under HS code 0901.11, which falls within Chapter 09 covering coffee, tea, mate, and spices. Heading 0901 is the primary category for coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated. The subheading 0901.11 is specifically designated for coffee that is \"not roasted\" and \"not decaffeinated.\" These are the raw, dried seeds of the Coffea plant, typically after the fruit (cherry) has been removed through either the dry or wet process. At this stage, the beans are hard, green to yellowish in color, and possess a grassy aroma rather than the characteristic scent of roasted coffee. The classification is strictly based on the absence of thermal processing (roasting) and the retention of the natural caffeine content. If the beans were to undergo a decaffeination process while remaining unroasted, they would move to a different subheading. This code is vital for international trade as it distinguishes the raw agricultural commodity from the processed food product, often carrying different tariff rates and phytosanitary requirements. The term \"not roasted\" implies that the beans have not been subjected to temperatures high enough to cause the Maillard reaction, which develops the flavor and color of coffee. The beans must also be \"not decaffeinated,\" meaning they contain their natural level of caffeine, typically ranging from 1% to 2.5% depending on the species. It is also important to note that this code covers beans in their various stages of raw processing, including \"in cherry\" (the whole dried fruit) and \"in parchment\" (the bean with the endocarp still attached). However, once the beans are roasted, they move to 0901.21. This classification does not cover coffee husks and skins or coffee substitutes containing coffee, which are found in other parts of heading 0901.
- Covers
- Arabica green coffee beans
- Robusta green coffee beans
- Unroasted coffee cherries (dried)
- Coffee in parchment (unroasted)
- Also under 0901.11
- Starbucks Green Coffee (before roasting)
- Peet's Coffee Green Beans
- Lavazza Green Coffee
- Illy Green Coffee
Codes often confused with 0901.11
Common mistake. Green coffee beans are often misclassified under 0901.12 if the importer fails to specify that the beans are not decaffeinated. They are also frequently confused with 0901.21, which is the code for roasted coffee. Furthermore, coffee husks and skins should be classified under 0901.90 rather than 0901.11.
Top exporters and importers of HS 090111 (the code used for green coffee beans), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 090111 (the code used for green coffee beans) in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 090111, not only green coffee beans.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Brazil $14.9B 31% of world exports
- 2 Colombia $5.8B 12% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$5.5B 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $48.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $9.8B 20% of world imports
- 2 Germany $6.5B 13% of world imports
- 3 Italy $4.1B 8.5% of world imports
World total: $48.4B 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 green coffee beans
Brazil splits HS 0901.11 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 0901.11.10Green coffee beans, not decaffeinated
- 0901.11.90Other green coffee, not decaffeinated
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about green coffee beans
What is the HS code for Green coffee beans?
The HS code for Green coffee beans is 090111 (Coffee; not roasted or decaffeinated). The HS code for green coffee beans (not roasted and not decaffeinated) is 0901.11.
How do I classify Green coffee beans for customs?
Green coffee beans is classified under HS code 090111 — Coffee; not roasted or decaffeinated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include decaffeinated raw beans?
No, decaffeinated unroasted coffee beans are classified under HS code 0901.12.
Which countries are the top exporters of green coffee beans (HS 090111)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 090111 (the code used for green coffee beans) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($14.9B, 31% of world exports), Colombia ($5.8B) and Vietnam (about $5.5B). World exports came to about $48.2B, 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 green coffee beans (HS 090111)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 090111 (the code used for green coffee beans) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($9.8B, 20% of world imports), Germany ($6.5B) and Italy ($4.1B). World imports came to about $48.4B, 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.
Is the HS code for Green coffee beans the same in all countries?
The base HS code 090111 for Green coffee beans 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 green coffee beans in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 090111 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for green coffee beans depends on the product's details: 0901.11.10 (Green coffee beans, not decaffeinated), 0901.11.90 (Other green coffee, not decaffeinated).