CHAPTER 09 · LEGAL NOTES
Chapter 9
The 66 legal notes below govern classification under Chapter 09. They are part of the official Harmonized Tariff Schedule and are cited verbatim in CBP rulings.
As of June 9, 2026
Chapter notes
Note 1
Chapter Note 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 headings. Otherwise such mixtures are not classified in this chapter; those constituting mixed condiments or mixed seasonings are classified in heading 2103.
Note 2
Chapter Note 2: This chapter does not cover Cubeb pepper (Piper cubeba) or other products of heading 1211.
Additional U.S. notes
Note 1
Additional U.S. Note 1: Except as otherwise indicated, the provisions in this chapter cover the named products whether whole or in crushed or powdered form.
Note 2
Additional U.S. Note 2: No allowance shall be made for dirt or other foreign matter in the products of this chapter.
Note 3
Additional U.S. Note 3: The rates of duty specified in subheadings 0901.11 to 0901.22, inclusive, shall not apply to any product imported into Puerto Rico upon which a duty is imposed pursuant to section 319 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1319).
Note 4
Additional U.S. Note 4: All immediate containers and wrappings, and all intermediate containers, of tea (heading 0902) in packages of less than 2.3 kg, net, each are dutiable at the rates applicable to such containers and wrappings if imported empty, except that such goods originating in the following territories listed below shall enter free of duty. Australia, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Singapore.
Note 5
Additional U.S. Note 5: Pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 41, the importation of impure tea is prohibited, except as provided for in chapter 98.1/
Note 6
Additional U.S. Note 6: The importation of pepper shells, ground or unground, is prohibited.
Statistical notes
Note 1
Statistical Note 1: For a list of approved standards for "Certified organic", see General Statistical Note 6. 1/ Carryover legal note from the Tariff Schedule of the United States (TSUS). The Tea Importation Act (21 U.S.C. 41) was repealed,effective April 9, 1996. The shaded area indicates that the provisions have expired. Unit Rates of Duty of Quantity Article Description Stat. Suffix Heading/ Subheading 1 2 General Special Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion: 0901 Coffee, not roasted:
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Classify under Chapter 09 with confidence
TariffLens applies the legal notes above automatically when classifying — citing the relevant note in every GRI reasoning chain.