Product classification
HS code for Vanilla pods: 0905.10
Spices, vanilla, neither crushed nor ground.
Classification of vanilla pods under HS 0905.10
Vanilla pods are classified under HS code 090510. This code is situated within Chapter 09, which encompasses coffee, tea, maté, and spices. Heading 0905 is specifically reserved for vanilla. The subheading 090510 is designated for vanilla that is 'neither crushed nor ground.' This includes whole vanilla beans in various states of preparation, such as green pods, cured pods, or dried pods. The classification is determined by General Interpretative Rule 1, which dictates that classification is governed by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. As long as the vanilla pod remains whole and has not been subjected to mechanical grinding or crushing, it stays within this subheading. This applies to both high-moisture gourmet beans and drier extraction-grade beans used in industrial flavoring production.
- Covers
- Whole Bourbon vanilla beans
- Tahitian vanilla pods
- Cured black vanilla beans
- Green (unripe) vanilla pods
- Dried whole vanilla fruit
- Also under 0905.10
- Nielsen-Massey Vanillas (bulk sourcing)
- Rodelle (bulk sourcing)
- Simply Organic (whole beans)
- Heilala Vanilla (whole beans)
- Vanilla Bean Kings (whole beans)
Codes often confused with 0905.10
Common mistake. Vanilla pods are often misclassified under 090520, which is the code for crushed or ground vanilla. Even if the pods are split or slightly damaged, they should remain in 090510 unless they have been intentionally reduced to powder or small fragments. Another common error is using 330190 for vanilla oleoresins or extracts, which are processed liquid forms rather than the raw spice.
Top exporters and importers of HS 090510 (the code used for vanilla pods), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 090510 (the code used for vanilla pods) in UN Comtrade data was Madagascar, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 33% 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 090510, not only vanilla pods.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Madagascar $124M 49% of world exports
- 2 France $35M 14% of world exports
- 3 Uganda $16M 6.2% of world exports
World total: $253M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $97M 33% of world imports
- 2 France $76M 26% of world imports
- 3 Germany $26M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $294M 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 vanilla pods
Brazil classifies vanilla pods under NCM 0905.10.00: HS 0905.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about vanilla pods
What is the HS code for Vanilla pods?
The HS code for Vanilla pods is 090510 (Spices; vanilla, neither crushed nor ground). The HS code for whole vanilla pods (neither crushed nor ground) is 090510.
How do I classify Vanilla pods for customs?
Vanilla pods is classified under HS code 090510 — Spices; vanilla, neither crushed nor ground. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code apply to organic vanilla beans?
Yes, the HS code 090510 applies to both organic and conventional vanilla pods, as the classification is based on the physical state of the product.
Which countries are the top exporters of vanilla pods (HS 090510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 090510 (the code used for vanilla pods) in UN Comtrade data were Madagascar ($124M, 49% of world exports), France ($35M) and Uganda ($16M). World exports came to about $253M, 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 vanilla pods (HS 090510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 090510 (the code used for vanilla pods) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($97M, 33% of world imports), France ($76M) and Germany ($26M). World imports came to about $294M, 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 Vanilla pods the same in all countries?
The base HS code 090510 for Vanilla pods 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 vanilla pods in Brazil?
In Brazil, vanilla pods (HS 090510) is classified under NCM 0905.10.00.