Bulk Commercial Decaf Robusta Beans from China
Unroasted decaffeinated Robusta coffee beans for commercial blending, higher caffeine originally removed via steam process. HTS 0901.12.00.75 covers other decaf unroasted types. Used in espresso blends and instants.
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%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Bulk containers need fumigation certificates for vessel transport
• Robusta often undervalued—use exchange rate verified invoices
• Consider inversion duty relief for manufacturing entries