HS Code for Vanilla powder

Vanilla powder is classified under HS code 090520. This classification falls under Chapter 09 (Spices) and heading 0905 (Vanilla). The specific subheading 090520 is reserved for vanilla that has been 'crushed or ground.' This includes vanilla beans that have undergone mechanical processing to reduce them to a fine powder, granules, or small pieces. The classification is based on the physical transformation of the spice from its natural pod state. It is important to distinguish pure vanilla powder from vanilla-flavored sugar or synthetic vanillin. To be classified under 090520, the product must consist of the actual ground fruit of the vanilla plant. This code is used by food manufacturers and spice retailers to identify the processed form of the spice, which is often used in baking and confectionery where the whole pod is not required.

Products Included

• Pure ground vanilla beans
• Crushed vanilla bean pieces
• Vanilla bean powder (no additives)
• Dehydrated and ground vanilla fruit
• Sieved vanilla spice particles

Common Misclassification

Vanilla powder is frequently misclassified under 210690 (food preparations not elsewhere specified) if it contains significant additives like sugar, cornstarch, or dextrose. If the product is 'vanilla sugar,' it should be classified under 1701 or 1702. Furthermore, synthetic vanillin powder is classified under 291241 and should never be declared under the spice heading 0905.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Vanilla powder?

The HS code for pure crushed or ground vanilla is 090520.

Is vanilla sugar classified under this code?

No, vanilla sugar is typically classified under Chapter 17 as a sugar preparation, not as a pure spice under 090520.