Sumatra Mandheling Green Coffee from China
Indonesian Sumatra Mandheling green beans, wet-hulled (Giling Basah) process creating earthy flavors, not decaffeinated. Classifies under HTS 0901.11.00.
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Require Indonesian Coffee Export Board (AEKI) grading for Mandheling authenticity
• Monitor for wet hull processing defects like quakers (underdeveloped beans)
• Use silica gel desiccants in containers due to Sumatra's humid processing