Sun-Dried Coffee Hulls
Sun-dried hulls synonymous with husks from smallholder farms, used in mushroom cultivation substrate. These are explicitly classified under tariff item 0901.90.00 as coffee husks, separate from coffee-containing substitutes.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the hulls are sun-dried without chemical treatments
• Declare the product as coffee hulls for agricultural use
• Provide a phytosanitary certificate if required by CBSA
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.