²[CHAPTER 9

COFFEE, TEA, MATE AND SPICES
(Section Notes)

Main 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 the resulting mixtures retain the essential character of the goods of those heading. 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.

Policy Conditions

1 All spices under Chapter 09 of Schedule 1 (Import Policy) of ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2017 subject to:

(a) The Spices Board India is designated as the competent authority to issue Health Certificates to European Union countries in respect of export of spices;   (b) The Spices Board India shall issue such export certification within a period of 48 to 72 hours after receiving the sample from the exporter.

Export Licensing Notes

1 “Spice” means a group of vegetable products (including seeds, etc.), rich in essential oils and aromatic principles, and which, because of their taste, are mainly used as condiments. These products may be whole or in crushed or powdered form.

2 The addition of other substances to spices shall not affect their inclusion in spices provided the resulting mixtures retain the essential character of spices and spices also include products commonly known as “masalas”.

3 All future amendment / revision on classification of items, items description, HS Codes etc. of spices (except export policy) under Chapter 09, Schedule 1 (Import Policy) of ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2017 shall also apply for the purpose of export of spices.

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COFFEE, TEA, MATE AND SPICES

Main Notes

1 “Spice” means a group of vegetable products (including seeds, etc.), rich in essential oils and aromatic principles, and which, because of their taste, are mainly used as condiments. These products may be whole or in crushed or powdered form..

2 The addition of other substances to spices shall not affect their inclusion in spices provided the resulting mixtures retain the essential character of spices and spices also include products commonly known as “masalas”.

3 All future amendment / revision on classification of items, items description, HS Codes etc. of spices (except export policy) under Chapter 09, Schedule 1 (Import Policy) of ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2017 shall also apply for the purpose of export of spices.

Policy Conditions

1 All spices under Chapter 09 of Schedule 1 (Import Policy) of ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2017 subject to

2 (a) The Spices Board India is designated as the competent authority to issue Health Certificates to European Union countries in respect of export of spices;

(b) The Spices Board India shall issue such export certification within a period of 48 to 72 hours after receiving the sample from the exporter.

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COFFEE, TEA, MATE AND SPICES

SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES:

1) “Spice” means a group of vegetable products (including seeds, etc.), rich in essential oils and aromatic principles, and which, because of their taste, are mainly used as condiments. These products may be whole or in crushed or powdered form.

2) The addition of other substances to spices shall not affect their inclusion in spices provided the resulting mixtures retain the essential character of spices and spices also include products commonly known as “masalas”.

3) All future amendment / revision on classification of items, items description, HS Codes etc. of spices (except export policy) under Chapter 09, Schedule 1 (Import Policy) of ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2017 shall also apply for the purpose of export of spices.]^helldod]

1. Substituted Vide Notification No. 60/2023 Dated 13.02.2024

2. Substituted vide :-  Notification No. 50/2024-25 Dated 13.01.2025