HS Code 0905Vanilla
2 six-digit codes · Heading 5 of 10 in Chapter 09 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
Start here when you need to classify vanilla beans or vanilla powder for a shipment.
Heading 0905 splits exactly two ways. Goods answering to “Vanilla” classify either at 090510 or at 090520, and the wording in the table below is the whole of what separates them. The heading is number 5 of 10 in Chapter 09, Coffee, tea, mate and spices, which runs to 39 six-digit codes in all.
What is HS code 0905?
The Harmonized System is a code list kept by the World Customs Organization. Customs offices use it to label goods in trade. Vanilla has its own heading in that list, and the heading is 0905. Some people call it the HSN code 0905. It is the same code.
Vanilla is a spice, so it sits in Chapter 09 next to pepper, cinnamon and cloves. If you have ever asked what the HS code for vanilla is, this heading is the answer. The next step is to choose the exact code beneath it.
090510 vs 090520: how to pick the right code
The test is simple. Ask one question: has the vanilla been crushed or ground? Look at the goods as they are when they ship.
Each answer points to one code:
- 090510 is vanilla, neither crushed nor ground. Whole vanilla beans usually fit here.
- 090520 is vanilla, crushed or ground. Vanilla powder and crushed pieces fit here.
Is the HS code for vanilla the same across countries?
Mostly, yes. So 090510 and 090520 mean the same thing wherever the system is used.
Many countries add more digits after those six for their own national tariff lines. These extra digits can differ from one country to the next. Always check the full code that your customs office asks for.
To confirm the right code for vanilla, read both descriptions and decide if your goods are crushed or ground. You can also try the HS code classifier.
Related spice headings in Chapter 09
If your product is not vanilla, another spice heading may fit better. Here is what each nearby heading covers.
- 0904: pepper, and dried, crushed or ground chilli fruits of the capsicum and pimenta kinds.
- 0906: cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers.
- 0908: nutmeg, mace and cardamoms.
- 0901: coffee, whether roasted or not, plus husks, skins and coffee substitutes that contain coffee.
Vanilla import and export data on EximDataX
Knowing the code is step one. Step two is seeing who trades vanilla. Here is what EximDataX offers for vanilla import data and export data under this heading.
- EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources.
- Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries.
- Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets.
- Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
- You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
Related
- Chapter 09: coffee, tea, mate and spices
- HS 0904 pepper and capsicum
- HS 0906 cinnamon
- HS 0907 cloves
- HS 0908 nutmeg, mace and cardamoms
- HS 0910 ginger, saffron, turmeric and other spices
- HS 0901 coffee
- All HS code chapters
- Vanilla import data
- Vanilla export data
- Vanilla buyers
- Vanilla suppliers
- HS code classifier
- Book a free demo
Nearby headings in Chapter 09
- 0901Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; husks and skins; coffee…5 codes
- 0902Tea4 codes
- 0903Mate1 code
- 0904Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus…4 codes
- 0906Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers3 codes
- 0907Cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems)2 codes
- 0908Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms6 codes
- 0909Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway or juniper6 codes
- 0910Ginger, saffron, tumeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices6 codes
Who ships under 0905?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 2 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section II: Vegetable Products, chapters 06–14.
HS Code 0905: common questions
What is the HS code for vanilla?
The two codes below it are 090510 and 090520.
What is the difference between HS 090510 and 090520?
It is the form of the vanilla. Whole vanilla goes under 090510. Vanilla that has been crushed or ground goes under 090520.
Is HS code 0905 the same in every country?
The first six digits are shared by countries that use the Harmonized System. Countries may add their own digits after that, so check the full local code.
How do I confirm the correct HS code for vanilla?
Decide if your vanilla is crushed or ground, then match it to 090510 or 090520. Use the HS code classifier or ask your customs broker to check the full national code.
Where can I find a vanilla importers and exporters list?
Use the import data and export data pages on EximDataX and look up heading 0905. The buyer data and supplier data pages cover the named companies.
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