Vanilla

HS v2017 Code: 0905

About vanilla

HS code 0905 covers the classification of vanilla, a highly prized spice derived from the pods of the vanilla orchid. Vanilla is one of the most widely used flavoring agents in the world, with applications in the food, beverage, and fragrance industries. As a key ingredient in many sweet and savory dishes, vanilla plays a significant role in the global food and flavor supply chain, contributing to the overall economy.

Production process

The production of vanilla involves a labor-intensive process. After the vanilla orchid flowers are hand-pollinated, the green vanilla pods are harvested and undergo a curing process that can take several months. This process involves alternating periods of sun-drying and conditioning, which develops the characteristic flavor and aroma of the vanilla bean.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the vanilla industry include the vanilla orchid plants, which require specific climatic conditions to thrive. Additionally, the production process relies on skilled labor for hand-pollination and curing. Specialized equipment, such as drying racks and conditioning chambers, are also necessary for the proper processing of the vanilla pods.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 0905 is the dried and cured vanilla bean, which is then used as a flavoring agent in a wide range of food and beverage products. The vanilla extract and vanilla essence produced from the beans are also important outputs that are consumed by 2103 Preparations for Sauces and Condiments and 2106 Food Preparations Not Elsewhere Specified.

Family tree for vanilla

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/09'>09: Coffee, tea, mate and spices</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0905'>0905: Vanilla</a>"]

    A --> C["<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 --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0902'>0902: Tea</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0903'>0903: Mate</a>"]
A --> F["<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 --> 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>"]

    B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/090510'>090510: Spices; vanilla, neither crushed nor ground</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/090520'>090520: Spices; vanilla, crushed or ground</a>"]


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