Decaffeinated Arabica Green Coffee Beans from China
Unroasted green coffee beans from Arabica plants that have undergone a decaffeination process to remove at least 97% of caffeine content. Classified under HTS 0901.12.00 as decaffeinated, not roasted coffee, suitable for roasting by importers or 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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Verify decaffeination certification from processor showing caffeine reduction below 0.1% for compliance with FDA standards
• Provide residue analysis reports to confirm no prohibited chemical solvents used in decaffeination process
• Ensure proper moisture content labeling (typically 10-12%) to avoid mold issues during transit