Coffee, tea, mate and spices
HS v2022 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 industry encompasses the cultivation, processing, and trade of coffee, tea, mate (a type of tea), and various spices. These commodities play a vital role in the world economy, with coffee and tea being two of the most widely traded agricultural products globally. The spices included in this code are used not only in culinary applications but also in the production of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other industrial products, making this industry a significant contributor to the broader economy.
Production process
The production techniques for the commodities under HS code 09 vary depending on the specific product. Coffee is typically grown in tropical and subtropical regions, with the beans being harvested, processed (either washed or natural), roasted, and then ground or brewed. Tea production involves the harvesting of leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant, which are then withered, rolled, oxidized, and dried. Mate, a type of tea, is produced by drying and processing the leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. Spices are generally cultivated, harvested, and then dried, ground, or otherwise processed to extract their unique flavors and aromas.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the industries covered by HS code 09 include agricultural land, suitable climate conditions, and labor for cultivation, harvesting, and processing. Specialized equipment, such as coffee roasters, tea processing machinery, and spice grinders, are also essential. Additionally, the industry relies on transportation infrastructure and logistics to facilitate the global trade of these commodities.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of the industries under HS code 09 are the finished products, such as coffee beans, tea leaves, mate, and various spices. These outputs are then consumed directly by end-users or used as inputs in the production of other food, beverage, and industrial products. For example, 21 Food preparations and 33 Essential oils and resinoids may utilize the outputs of HS code 09 in their manufacturing processes.
Family tree for coffee, tea, mate and spices
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/09'>09: Coffee, tea, mate and spices</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0901'>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/v2022/0902'>0902: Tea</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0903'>0903: Mate</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0904'>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/v2022/0905'>0905: Vanilla</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0906'>0906: Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0907'>0907: Cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems)</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0908'>0908: Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0909'>0909: Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway or juniper</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0910'>0910: Ginger, saffron, tumeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices</a>"]
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