Coffee, tea, mate and spices

HS v2017 Code: 09

About coffee, tea, mate and spices

HS code 09 covers a diverse range of agricultural products that are essential to the global food and beverage industry. This code encompasses some of the world's most widely traded and consumed commodities, including coffee, tea, mate (a type of tea), and a variety of spices. These products play a crucial role in the global economy, with significant trade flows between producing and consuming countries. The industries associated with HS code 09 are vital to the livelihoods of millions of farmers and workers worldwide, and the products themselves are deeply ingrained in the cultural and culinary traditions of many societies.

Production process

The production techniques for the industries covered by HS code 09 vary widely depending on the specific product. Coffee, for example, is typically grown on plantations, with the beans harvested, processed, and roasted before being distributed globally. Tea production involves the cultivation, harvesting, and processing of the leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant, while mate is produced from the leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis tree. Spices, on the other hand, can come from a variety of plant parts, including seeds, fruits, roots, and barks, and may undergo drying, grinding, or other processing methods before reaching consumers.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the industries covered by HS code 09 include agricultural land, suitable climatic conditions, and labor-intensive cultivation and harvesting processes. Specialized machinery and equipment may also be necessary for processing, packaging, and transporting the final products. Additionally, the industries rely on a range of supporting services, such as logistics, storage, and distribution networks, to ensure the efficient movement of goods from producers to consumers.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industries covered by HS code 09 are the various coffee, tea, mate, and spice products that are consumed globally. These products are used in a wide range of food and beverage applications, as well as in the production of other goods, such as 33 Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations and 21 Miscellaneous edible preparations. The industries associated with HS code 09 also generate significant economic activity and employment opportunities in both producing and consuming countries.

Family tree for coffee, tea, mate and spices

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/09'>09: Coffee, tea, mate and spices</a>"]

    
    A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0901'>0901: Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0902'>0902: Tea</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0903'>0903: Mate</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0904'>0904: Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0905'>0905: Vanilla</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0906'>0906: Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0907'>0907: Cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems)</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0908'>0908: Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0909'>0909: Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway or juniper</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0910'>0910: Ginger, saffron, tumeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices</a>"]


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