Coffee; husks and skins, coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion

HS code 090190 covers a range of coffee-related products, including coffee husks and skins, as well as coffee substitutes that contain coffee in any proportion. This industry plays a significant role in the global food and beverage sector, providing essential raw materials and ingredients for a wide variety of consumer products. The demand for these products is driven by the growing popularity of coffee consumption worldwide, as well as the increasing use of coffee-derived ingredients in various food and beverage applications.

The production of the items covered under HS code 090190 typically involves a series of processing steps. Coffee husks and skins are obtained as byproducts during the coffee bean harvesting and processing stages. These materials are then dried, cleaned, and sometimes further processed to extract valuable compounds or to be used as ingredients in other products. Coffee substitutes, on the other hand, are produced by blending coffee with other plant-based materials, such as grains, roots, or chicory, to create a coffee-like flavor and aroma.

The main inputs required for the production of items under HS code 090190 include raw coffee beans, as well as various plant-based materials used in the production of coffee substitutes. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, such as drying, cleaning, and processing equipment, are necessary for the efficient production and handling of these products. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also important inputs for the various processing and manufacturing stages.

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 090190 are coffee husks and skins, as well as coffee substitutes. These products can be further used as ingredients in a variety of food and beverage applications, such as 210111 Coffee, roasted, 210112 Coffee, decaffeinated, and 210120 Extracts, essences and concentrates, of coffee. Additionally, coffee husks and skins may be used in the production of 121299 Plants and parts of plants, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered, or as a source of valuable compounds for various industrial applications.