Dried Coffee Skins (Parchment)
Parchment skins from dry-processed coffee cherries, the thin protective layer around beans after hulling. These are classified as coffee skins under tariff item 0901.90.00, as they are by-products not suitable for beverage extraction.
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 skins are used for medicinal or aromatic purposes
Chapter note 2 excludes products of heading 12.11, which includes plants and parts used in pharmacy or for perfumery.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the skins are not mixed with coffee beans or other substances that could affect classification
• Provide a detailed description of the product's origin and processing to CBSA
• Check if the skins require any import permits under the Plant Protection Act
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 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.
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.