Coffee Cherry Husks for Mulch
Whole dried husks from coffee cherries, graded for garden mulch application to retain soil moisture. These are unprocessed agricultural by-products explicitly classified as coffee husks under tariff item 0901.90.00, which covers coffee husks and skins not elsewhere specified.
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 husks are used primarily as a plant product for pharmaceutical or insecticidal purposes
Chapter note 2 excludes products of heading 12.11, which covers plants and parts used in pharmacy or for insecticidal purposes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the husks are free from coffee beans or pulp to avoid classification under other headings
• Declare the product as coffee husks for agricultural use, and be prepared to provide a commercial invoice and packing list to CBSA
• Verify if any phytosanitary certificates are required for plant-based mulch products
Related Products under Tariff item 0901.90.00
Acorn Coffee Substitute
Traditional Korean-style roasted acorn powder mixed with 15% coffee, used for a mild, earthy caffeine-light beverage. This is a coffee substitute containing coffee, classified under tariff item 0901.90.00 as other coffee substitutes containing coffee.
Barley Malt Coffee Mix
Roasted barley malt blended with 40% coffee grounds, offering a smooth, affordable coffee-like drink for everyday use. This falls under tariff item 0901.90.00 as a coffee substitute containing coffee, 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 because it is a coffee substitute containing coffee.
Carob Coffee Blend
Naturally sweet carob powder roasted with 35% coffee for a chocolatey coffee substitute favored by vegans. It is covered by tariff item 0901.90.00 as a coffee-containing alternative.
Coffee Husk Chips
Chipped coffee husks for bedding, minimally processed by size reduction. These remain classified as coffee husks under tariff item 0901.90.00, as they are not further manufactured beyond chipping and retain their character as husks.
Coffee Parchment Skins Bulk
Bulk-packed coffee parchment skins, the inner skin layer post-depulping. These are classified as coffee skins under tariff item 0901.90.00, which includes coffee husks and skins, and are commonly used in crafts and paper production.