Swiss Water Decaf Coffee Beans from China
Unroasted decaffeinated coffee beans processed using the Swiss Water method, which removes caffeine without chemicals. Classified under HTS 0901.12.00.75 as decaffeinated, unroasted coffee that doesn't fit specific subcategories like certified organic. This green coffee is used for specialty roasting.
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
• Verify decaffeination process documentation to confirm compliance with FDA food safety standards for coffee imports
• Obtain certificate of origin and caffeine content analysis to avoid misclassification as regular green coffee
• Ensure proper phytosanitary certificates as unroasted beans may face agricultural inspections at entry