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HS Codes Chapter 09 — Coffee, Tea & Spices
HS Chapter 09 covers coffee, tea, maté and spices — green and roasted coffee, black and green tea, peppercorns, cardamom. For South African importers and exporters clearing through SARS, this chapter sits at the heart of everyday customs work at OR Tambo, Cape Town Container Terminal and Durban Harbour.
Every consignment under Chapter 09 must be declared on a SAD500 using the correct 8-digit tariff heading. The duty rate, rebates, and any import permits all follow from that classification. A wrong tariff heading is the single most common reason a Chapter 09 shipment is held at the port of entry. Green coffee (0901.11) attracts a different rebate from roasted (0901.21); blended teas can push a heading between 0902 and 2106.
Many Chapter 09 sub-headings carry ITAC-administered rebates or preferential duty under AGOA, SADC, EFTA, Mercosur and the UK EPA. Claiming them correctly requires a valid certificate of origin and a matched invoice value.
JLog coordinates customs clearance for Chapter 09 goods moving through Cape Town. We prepare the SAD500, manage the submission to SARS, and support any ITAC or DAFF permitting your consignment requires. Whether you are importing a one-off sample or running a regular container programme, we handle the paperwork so your consignment keeps moving. Browse the most-requested HS codes in Chapter 09 below, or request a quote for clearing your next consignment.
Typical duty: Free–25% · VAT 15% · 53 codes
Some heading-level and specialised lines have no single ad-valorem rate — confirmed per code at booking.
HS codes in Chapter 09
Most-searched codes first.
- 0904.12 — Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the…
- 0901.90 — Other
- 0901.12.20 — Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks an…
- 0908.12 — Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms: Crushed or ground
- 0910.91 — Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and o…
- 0907.10 — Cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems): Neither crushed nor ground
- 0909.22 — Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, or caraway; junip…
- 0907.20 — Cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems): Crushed or ground
- 0902.20 — Tea, whether or not flavoured: Other green tea (not fermented)
- 0904.11 — Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the…
- 0904.22 — Crushed or ground
- 0901.12 — Decaffeinated
- 0905.20 — Vanilla: Crushed or ground
- 0910.20 — Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and o…
- 0901.11 — Not decaffeinated
- 0901.11.10 — Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks an…
- 0901.11.20 — Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks an…
- 0901.11.90 — Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks an…
- 0901.12.10 — Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks an…
- 0901.12.90 — Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks an…
- 0901.21 — Coffee, roasted, not decaffeinated
- 0901.22 — Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and s…
- 0901.90.10 — Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks an…
- 0901.90.20 — Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks an…
- 0902.10 — Tea, whether or not flavoured: Green tea (not fermented) in immedia…
Show all 53 Chapter 09 codes
- 0902.30 — Black tea (fermented) in packages not exceeding 3 kg
- 0902.30.10 — Tea, whether or not flavoured: In immediate packings of a conten…
- 0902.30.90 — Tea, whether or not flavoured: Other
- 0902.40 — Tea, whether or not flavoured: Other black tea (fermented) and othe…
- 0903.00 — Maté
- 0904.21 — Dried, neither crushed nor ground
- 0904.21.10 — Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of …
- 0904.21.30 — Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of …
- 0904.22.10 — Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of …
- 0904.22.30 — Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of …
- 0905.10 — Vanilla: Neither crushed nor ground
- 0906.11 — Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers: Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum…
- 0906.19 — Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers: Other
- 0906.20 — Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers: Crushed or ground
- 0908.11 — Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms: Neither crushed nor ground
- 0908.21 — Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms: Neither crushed nor ground
- 0908.22 — Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms: Crushed or ground
- 0908.31 — Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms: Neither crushed nor ground
- 0908.32 — Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms: Crushed or ground
- 0909.21 — Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, or caraway; junip…
- 0909.31 — Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, or caraway; junip…
- 0909.32 — Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, or caraway; junip…
- 0909.61 — Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, or caraway; junip…
- 0909.62 — Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, or caraway; junip…
- 0910.11 — Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and o…
- 0910.12 — Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and o…
- 0910.30 — Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and o…
- 0910.99 — Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and o…
JLog handles Coffee, Tea & Spices consignment clearance daily at ACS, OR Tambo and CTCT. Get a clearing quote
Related chapters
What Is HS Chapter 09?
HS Chapter 09 covers coffee, tea, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger and other spices under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses these codes to classify coffee, tea, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger and other spices for all import and export customs declarations.
Common Chapter 09 HS Codes
Use the SA tariff directory to find the specific code for your product. Each code lists its current import duty rate, VAT treatment and customs notes.
Import Duty and VAT for HS Chapter 09
Duty on Chapter 09 goods ranges from free to 25% depending on the subheading, plus 15% VAT on the ATV (FOB customs value + 10% uplift for non-SACU origin + non-rebated duty). Check the individual HS code pages, or contact JLog for a landed-cost calculation.
Importing Chapter 09 Goods into South Africa
To import coffee, tea, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger and other spices into South Africa, you must be registered with SARS as an importer. All goods are declared on a SAD500 customs declaration. JLog’s DutyCheq service handles SARS importer registration, and our customs clearance team manages the SARS submissions.
Shipping Chapter 09 Goods with JLog
JLog handles the full import and export process for goods in HS Chapter 09 — from freight quotes and carrier booking to customs clearance, SARS submission management, and delivery to your door.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What duty applies to coffee, tea, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger and other spices?
Rates range from free to 25% within HS Chapter 09, depending on the subheading. Use the HS code search above to confirm the specific rate, or contact JLog for a landed-cost estimate.
Do I need a permit to import coffee, tea, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger and other spices?
Permit and compliance requirements vary by HS subheading and end-use within Chapter 09. Some lines may require ITAC import permits, DAFF or health certificates, or origin certificates to claim a preferential rate. Check the individual HS code page or contact JLog for a per-product check.
Can JLog clear coffee, tea, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger and other spices through SARS for me?
Yes. JLog provides full customs clearance for goods in HS Chapter 09, including document preparation, SARS submission, and query management. Contact us for a quote.
Related JLog Services
- Customs Clearance South Africa — full SARS clearance service
- DutyCheq — real-time customs monitoring platform
- DutyCheq — SARS importer/exporter registration
- HS Code Directory — browse all South African tariff codes
Source: SARS Harmonised Tariff Schedule (Schedule 1 Part 1).