Chapter 09 covers coffee, tea, maté and spices, including unroasted or roasted coffee, coffee husks and skins, coffee substitutes containing coffee, and various teas and spices. Most goods in this chapter are plant-derived agricultural products, and the processing method (such as roasting, decaffeination, blending) directly affects classification. Heading 0901 refers specifically to coffee, including unroasted or roasted coffee, coffee with or without caffeine removed, coffee husks and skins, and coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion. This heading is further subdivided based on criteria such as whether it is roasted, whether it is decaffeinated, and whether it contains caffeine. The first 2 digits 09 represent Chapter 9 (Coffee, tea, maté and spices). The 3rd-4th digits 01 represent heading 0901 (Coffee). The 5th-6th digits 12 are the subheading, where the 5th digit 1 indicates not roasted, and the 6th digit 2 indicates decaffeinated. Therefore, 090112 refers to coffee, not roasted, decaffeinated. This product is coffee, not roasted and decaffeinated, satisfying both conditions: not roasted (5th digit is 1) and decaffeinated (6th digit is 2). If roasted, it would be classified under 090121 or 090122; if not decaffeinated, it would be classified under 090111. Therefore, it is correctly classified under 090112.

Product Name: The specific name of the declared product, which should include key processing degree descriptions such as 'not roasted' and 'decaffeinated', e.g., 'not roasted decaffeinated coffee beans'. Processing Method: Indicate whether the coffee has been roasted, whether it has been decaffeinated, and the decaffeination process (such as supercritical carbon dioxide, water treatment, etc.), which must correspond to the HS code. Whether Decaffeinated: Clearly declare 'decaffeinated' or 'not decaffeinated', and specify the caffeine content (e.g., ≤0.1%) to distinguish between 090111 and 090112. Ingredient Content: Declare the main ingredients of the coffee beans, such as caffeine content, moisture, impurities, etc., and whether additives are contained. Brand: Declare the brand name of the coffee, such as 'Starbucks', 'illy', etc. If no brand, declare 'no brand'. Packaging Specifications: Declare the packaging form and specifications, such as '25 kg/bag', '1 kg/pack', etc., which affect inspection and classification. Country of Origin: Declare the country (region) of origin of the coffee beans, such as 'Brazil', 'Colombia', etc., which affects tariffs and trade policies. Production Date: Declare the production date or batch number of the coffee beans for traceability and shelf-life management. Product Name: Not roasted decaffeinated coffee beans; Processing Method: Not roasted, decaffeinated using supercritical carbon dioxide; Whether Decaffeinated: Decaffeinated, caffeine content ≤0.1%; Ingredient Content: Caffeine 0.08%, moisture 10%, impurities 0.5%; Brand: No brand; Packaging Specifications: 25 kg/bag; Country of Origin: Brazil; Production Date: 2025-01-15. Failing to specify 'not roasted', leading to confusion with roasted coffee. Failing to provide caffeine content, unable to prove decaffeination. Simply declaring the decaffeination process as 'treatment' without specific method.

The core basis for classification is: 1) The product is coffee; 2) Not roasted; 3) Decaffeinated. According to the General Rules for HS classification, first determine heading 0901, then search by subheading order. Coffee, not roasted and decaffeinated corresponds to 090112. If roasted, it is classified under 090121 or 090122 based on whether decaffeinated. 090111 Coffee, not roasted, not decaffeinated: Both are not roasted coffee, the difference lies in whether decaffeinated. 090111 is not decaffeinated, 090112 is decaffeinated. 090121 Coffee, roasted, not decaffeinated: 090121 is roasted and not decaffeinated, 090112 is not roasted and decaffeinated, completely different processing states. 090122 Coffee, roasted, decaffeinated: 090122 is roasted and decaffeinated, 090112 is not roasted and decaffeinated, roasting is the key difference. 210130 Roasted coffee substitutes: 210130 is coffee substitutes (such as chicory root), containing no coffee ingredients, while 090112 is pure coffee. 090190 Other coffee and coffee substitutes: 090190 includes coffee husks, skins, and coffee substitutes containing coffee, while 090112 is coffee beans in a specific processing state. Is it clearly coffee (not substitutes)? Is it not roasted? Is it decaffeinated? Is the caffeine content ≤0.1%? Is the decaffeination process description provided?

How to determine whether coffee has been decaffeinated? According to international standards, decaffeinated coffee beans typically have a caffeine content of no more than 0.1% (dry weight). When declaring, a test report or ingredient statement must be provided to prove that the caffeine content meets the standard. If not provided, customs may classify it as not decaffeinated. What is the difference between not roasted decaffeinated coffee and not roasted non-decaffeinated coffee in customs declaration? The HS codes are different: 090112 is decaffeinated, 090111 is not decaffeinated. When declaring, it is necessary to specify whether decaffeinated and provide caffeine content data. Tariffs and regulatory conditions may differ and need to be checked separately. If coffee beans have been roasted but not decaffeinated, which code should they be classified under? They should be classified under 090121 (coffee, roasted, not decaffeinated). If roasted and decaffeinated, then under 090122. Note that roasting and decaffeination are two independent processing steps that need to be confirmed separately. How should the 'Processing Method' field be filled in during declaration? It should be filled in detail: whether roasted (not roasted/roasted), whether decaffeinated (decaffeinated/not decaffeinated), decaffeination process (such as supercritical carbon dioxide, water treatment, etc.). For example: 'Not roasted, decaffeinated, using supercritical carbon dioxide extraction'. What regulatory documents are required for importing not roasted decaffeinated coffee? Typically, a certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, health certificate, etc. are required. Specific regulatory conditions vary by country/region. It is recommended to check the latest 'Import and Export Tariff' of the General Administration of Customs or consult local customs. Some countries may require a caffeine content test report. For cross-border e-commerce retail import of coffee beans, how to choose the HS code? Cross-border e-commerce retail imports also need to be classified according to the actual attributes of the goods. If it is not roasted decaffeinated coffee, 090112 should be used. Note that the cross-border e-commerce list may have separate requirements for coffee, and the latest version of the 'Cross-border E-commerce Retail Import Commodity List' should be checked. Which institutions need to issue the caffeine content test report? Typically, it needs to be issued by a qualified third-party testing institution (such as SGS, BV, CTI, etc.), or an official testing institution of the exporting country. The report should specify the testing method, caffeine content (percentage), and conclusion. Customs may require the original or a copy. If coffee beans are neither roasted nor decaffeinated, but the caffeine content is naturally very low, can they be classified under 090112? No. 090112 requires 'decaffeinated', meaning it has undergone an artificial decaffeination process. If it has not undergone decaffeination, even if the natural caffeine content is low, it should be classified under 090111 (coffee, not roasted, not decaffeinated).