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MISCELLANEOUS EDIBLE PREPARATIONSExtracts, essences and concentrates, of coffee, tea or maté and preparations with a basis of these products or with a basis of coffee, tea or maté; roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof

Extracts, essences and concentrates

Standard EU duty
9%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
3 rules
ERGA OMNESBYRU
Docs required
32 docs
C644Y9297P027P457P017P55+26
Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty9%-R1214/07
Additional duties / sanctions
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNES (excl. RU, BY)Additional dutiesSee notes2 condition(s)R1227/25
BYAdditional duties50%-R1227/25
RUAdditional duties50%-R1227/25
Preferences
AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0%FJ 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 3.1%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LI 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NZ 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 3.1%
Notes
TM01026In case the goods are exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation or from Belarus, the additional customs duty based on Council Regulation (EU) 2025/1227 is applied.
TM01026In case the goods are exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation or from Belarus, the additional customs duty based on Council Regulation (EU) 2025/1227 is applied.
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
TM547Application of Article 7.3 of Regulation (EC) No 978/2012 (OJ L 303).
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
TM01026In case the goods are exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation or from Belarus, the additional customs duty based on Council Regulation (EU) 2025/1227 is applied.
CD500Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation.
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Binding Tariff Information

BTI classification examples

ESgold5REN1449

Soluble coffee and chicory drink with magnesium

kawa rozpuszczalna i cykoriaGRI 1GRI 6
DEgold544/23-1

Aqueous-alcoholic coffee extract for food flavoring

ekstrakt kawowyGRI 1GRI 6
DEgold811/24-1

Coffee capsules for Latte Macchiato Caramel

aromatyzowana mielona kawa palonaGRI 1GRI 3bGRI 6
FRgold25-07655

Flavored mate-based hot drink preparation

mate (liście ostrokrzewu paragwajskiego)GRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
FRgold25-01893

Black tea infusion preparation with cocoa shells

czarna herbataGRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6

BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.

Classification and characteristics

CN code 210111 covers extracts, essences, and concentrates of coffee and preparations having a basis of these extracts or of coffee. This includes instant coffee, liquid and powder coffee concentrates, and coffee blends with additives. Classification requires that the product be processed beyond the roasted or ground coffee stage.

Food safety requirements

Coffee extracts imported into the EU are subject to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 on general food law and Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on food information. Labelling must include ingredient list, best before date, net weight, and allergen information. Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets maximum contamination levels for ochratoxin A and acrylamide.

Trade and import

Importing coffee extracts under CN code 210111 requires customs documentation with product composition and country of origin. Major exporters include Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, India, and Germany.

Coffee extracts CN 2101 11 - EU import and EUDR

Coffee extracts under CN 2101 11 carry a conventional duty of 9%. This includes instant and freeze-dried coffee. EUDR due diligence applies as a coffee derivative. Brazil, Vietnam and India are major suppliers. Quality controls are required.

Frequently asked questions

What acrylamide limits apply to instant coffee?
Regulation (EU) 2017/2158 sets benchmark levels for acrylamide in instant coffee at 850 micrograms per kilogram. These are not maximum limits but exceeding them requires the producer to take mitigation measures.
Do coffee extracts require RASFF registration?
Coffee extracts do not require registration but are subject to the RASFF rapid alert system. Importers must notify food control authorities of identified hazards.
Are coffee-sugar blends classified under 210111?
Yes. Coffee-based preparations with added sugar, milk powder, or flavourings are classified under 210111. The coffee base of the product is decisive.
Is instant coffee CN 2101 11 subject to the EUDR?
Yes, instant coffee CN 2101 11 is covered by the EU Deforestation Regulation as a coffee derivative. A due diligence statement with plantation geolocation is required.