Import trade restrictions for 0908120000 80
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Preferential rules of origin for 0908120000
What the goods must meet to count as originating in a partner country and get the preferential duty, per agreement.
EPA CARIFORUM
EPA Eastern and Southern Africa
EU Market Access Regulation (EPA) · Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya
EPA Pacific · Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands
EU-Mexico Global Agreement · Mexico
EU-Palestine Interim Association Agreement · Palestine
EPA SADC · South Africa
Coffee, tea, maté and spices; except for: / or: Manufacture in which all the materials of Chapter 9 used must be wholly obtained
EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement · Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Coffee, tea, mate and spices; except for: / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading
EU-Japan EPA · Japan
CTSH; or Blending, crushing or grinding.
EU-Central America Association Agreement
Coffee, tea, maté and spices; except for: / or: Manufacture in which all the materials of Chapter 09 used are wholly obtained
Source: European Commission, Access2Markets (CC BY 4.0, shortened). The text of the agreement prevails. Access2Markets
Legal and explanatory notes for 0908120000
Notes to chapter 09
Notes 1. Mixtures of the products of headings 0904 to 0910 are to be classified as follows: (a) mixtures of two or more of the products of the same heading are to be classified in that heading; (b) mixtures of two or more of the products of different headings are to be classified in heading 0910. The addition of other substances to the products of headings 0904 to 0910 (or to the mixtures referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) above) shall not affect their classification, provided that the resulting mixtures retain the essential character of the goods of those headings. Otherwise, such mixtures are not classified in this chapter; those constituting mixed condiments or mixed seasonings are classified in heading 2103. 2. This chapter does not cover cubeb pepper (Piper cubeba) or other products of heading 1211. Additional note 1. The rate of duty applicable to mixtures referred to in note 1(a) shall be the one applicable to the component having the highest duty rate.
Sources: Combined Nomenclature 2026, Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (CELEX 32025R1926), and the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature (CELEX 02019XC0329(02)-20260213). The section and chapter notes are legally binding; the explanatory notes are guidance. EUR-Lex
EU trade in 2025 for 090812
- Extra-EU imports
- €21.2M
- 2,751 t
- Extra-EU exports
- €4.5M
Top origin countries by import value
Indonesia €15.9M
Vietnam €3.6M
Sri Lanka €1.1M
India €276.5K
United Kingdom €224.9K
CN8 codes below this code: 1. Source: Eurostat, Comext, CC BY 4.0, processed by hscode.info. Confidential trade is not allocated to codes.
UK import duty for 090812
- 0%
Third-country duties of all UK commodity codes under this HS subheading. Source: UK Department for Business and Trade, as of Nov 2, 2026. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff.
Import VAT in the EU
- Austria 20 % maybe 10 %
- Belgium 21 % maybe 6 %
- Bulgaria 20 %
- Croatia 25 %
- Cyprus 19 % maybe 5 %
- Czechia 21 % maybe 12 %
- Denmark 25 %
- Estonia 24 %
- Finland 25.5 % maybe 13.5 %
- France 20 %
- Germany 19 % maybe 7 %
- Greece 24 % maybe 13 %
- Hungary 27 %
- Ireland 23 %
- Italy 22 % maybe 10 %
- Latvia 21 %
- Lithuania 21 %
- Luxembourg 17 % maybe 3 %
- Malta 18 %
- Netherlands 21 % maybe 9 %
- Poland 23 % maybe 8 %
- Portugal 23 %
- Romania 21 % maybe 11 %
- Slovakia 23 % maybe 19 %
- Slovenia 22 % maybe 9.5 %
- Spain 21 % maybe 10 %
- Sweden 25 % maybe 6 %
Standard rate per member state, on the customs value, the duty and transport to the destination. Reduced rates often depend on the use or the buyer and apply only where the country provides them for these goods. Source: European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database, as of Nov 2, 2026.
Rules of origin
Preferential rules of origin for subheading 090812 depend on the trade agreement. The Commission publishes them in Access2Markets.
Rules of origin on Access2MarketsInformation
When importing or exporting "Crushed or ground", it is crucial to have the correct HS code or TARIC code. The HS code 0908120000 80 serves as the standard code for this product, ensuring that the appropriate duties and taxes are applied when crossing international borders.
To ensure your business transactions run smoothly when importing or exporting "Crushed or ground", consider the following points:
- Inform yourself about the specific import and export regulations in the countries involved. This includes possible restrictions, taxes, and duties applicable to "Crushed or ground".
- Check if any additional licenses, permits, or certificates are required to import "Crushed or ground" into the destination country or export it from the country of origin.
- Make sure your trading partners have valid identification numbers, such as EORI numbers (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) in the EU, to streamline trade and minimize delays.
- Ensure that all trade- and customs-related documents (such as commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and insurance policies) are accurately completed and adhere to the respective national regulations.
- Keep an eye on the current exchange rates, as well as packaging, shipping, and insurance costs, to accurately calculate trade costs.
In summary, the HS code or TARIC code for "Crushed or ground" is 0908120000 80. Make sure you accurately use this code in all your trade and customs documents to guarantee smooth and hassle-free transactions. With these tips, you'll be better prepared for the challenges of international trade and can successfully import and export "Crushed or ground".
HS Code structure
1. Chapter
There are 21 different sections, which are divided into 96 chapters. Exceptional chapters include chapter 77, which is reserved for future use, chapters 98 and 99, which are limited at national level, and chapter 99, which is a specific code for temporary changes. In the example above, chapter 09 was selected for coffee, tea, maté and spices
2. Heading
The heading determines the specific category within a certain chapter. In the example above, the 08 refers to Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms.
3. Subheading
The last two digits of the international harmonized code are more specific and define subcategories of products. In the example above, the 12 refers to Crushed or ground.
HS Code tree structure
0900000000 80
Chapter COFFEE, TEA, MATÉ AND SPICES
0908000000 80
Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms
0908110000 10
- Nutmeg
0908110000 80
- - Neither crushed nor ground
0908120000 80
- - Crushed or ground
0908210000 10
- Mace
0908210000 80
- - Neither crushed nor ground
0908220000 80
- - Crushed or ground
0908310000 10
- Cardamoms
0908310000 80
- - Neither crushed nor ground
0908320000 80
- - Crushed or ground