Fair Trade Organic Robusta Decaf Whole Beans from China
Whole green beans of decaffeinated Robusta coffee, dual-certified organic and fair trade, unroasted for specialty markets. HTS classification 0901.12.00.40 captures the certified organic aspect of decaf unroasted Robusta. Ideal for boutique roasters.
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
• Cross-verify organic status against GSN 6 approved standards; fair trade certs don't substitute
• Sample for ochratoxin A levels as EU-rejected batches often trigger US scrutiny
• Label bags with lot numbers matching export certificates for traceability