Acorn Coffee Substitute
Traditional Korean-style roasted acorn powder mixed with 15% coffee, used for a mild, earthy caffeine-light beverage. This product is classified under tariff item 0901.90.00 as a coffee-containing substitute, not as a pure coffee product.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a preparation with coffee as the main ingredient
Coffee preparations are classified under heading 2101, not as coffee substitutes.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Clearly label the product as a coffee substitute containing coffee
• Ensure the coffee content is accurately declared
• Check if the product meets Canadian food safety standards for imported beverages
Related Products under Tariff item 0901.90.00
Barley Malt Coffee Mix
Roasted barley malt blended with 40% coffee grounds, offering a smooth, affordable coffee-like drink. This falls under tariff item 0901.90.00 as a coffee-containing substitute, differentiated by its mixed composition.
Café Chicory Blend
A ground coffee substitute blend containing 30% roasted coffee beans mixed with roasted chicory root, commonly used as a caffeine-reduced alternative beverage. It falls under tariff item 0901.90.00 as a coffee-containing substitute.
Carob Coffee Blend
Naturally sweet carob powder roasted with 35% coffee for a chocolatey coffee substitute favored by vegans. This is covered by tariff item 0901.90.00 as a coffee-containing alternative.
Coffee Cherry Husks for Mulch
Whole dried husks from coffee cherries, graded for garden mulch application to retain soil moisture. These unprocessed agricultural by-products are explicitly classified as coffee husks under tariff item 0901.90.00, distinct from coffee beans or roasted products.
Coffee Husk Chips
Chipped coffee husks for bedding, minimally processed by size reduction. This product remains classified as coffee husks under tariff item 0901.90.00, as it is not further manufactured beyond chipping.
Coffee Parchment Skins Bulk
Bulk-packed coffee parchment skins, the inner skin layer post-depulping. These are classified under tariff item 0901.90.00 as coffee skins, not beans, and are commonly used in crafts and paper production.