Raw Coffee Husks
The dried outer husks removed from coffee cherries during wet processing, used primarily as animal bedding or mulch. These are classified under tariff item 0901.90.00 as coffee husks, distinct from coffee beans.
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 contain coffee beans
Coffee beans are classified under heading 0901, but this item covers only husks.
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
• Ensure the husks are free from coffee beans and properly dried to prevent spoilage
• Declare the product as raw coffee husks for agricultural use
• Check if any quarantine restrictions apply to plant by-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 product is classified under tariff item 0901.90.00 as a coffee-containing substitute, not as a pure coffee product.
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.