What does HS 0901.21 on a parcel label identify?
HS 0901.21 is a Harmonized System (HS) tariff classification for coffee that is roasted and not decaffeinated. On a parcel label it identifies the type of goods for customs purposes.
In plain language
It means “roasted coffee (with caffeine), not decaf.” If it is described as beans or ground, that detail is usually handled at a further national subdivision beyond 6 digits, not in the HS 6‑digit code itself.
How it's actually used
Shippers put HS codes on commercial invoices and shipping systems so customs can apply the right duty rates, import rules, and statistics category. Carriers may print it onto the parcel label, but the key customs document is typically the invoice / electronic customs data.
Where it appears
- Commercial invoice / pro forma invoice
- Electronic customs declarations for express parcels and postal shipments
- Sometimes printed on the shipping label as “HS,” “H.S. Code,” or “Tariff code”
What system it belongs to
The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS), maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO). The HS code is internationally standardized to 6 digits; countries often add extra digits for their own tariff schedules.
Where it sits in the system
- Chapter 09: Coffee, tea, maté and spices
- Heading 0901: Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee
- Subheading 0901.21: Roasted coffee, not decaffeinated
Next Options
1. "What is the HS code for roasted decaf coffee (the nearby code)?"
2. "What sits above HS 0901.21 in the HS hierarchy?"
3. "What extra digits might be added beyond 0901.21 in a national tariff schedule?"
