Robusta Green Coffee Beans from China
Unroasted Robusta coffee beans (Coffea canephora) used primarily for espresso blends and instant coffee production. Falls under HTS 0901.11.00 for not roasted, not decaffeinated coffee.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Screen for contaminants like ochratoxin A, as FDA has specific defect action levels for green coffee
• Use proper humidity-controlled containers to prevent mold during transit of unroasted beans
• Document moisture content (typically 10-12%) to support quality claims and avoid reclassification