Blue Bottle Hayes Valley Espresso Arabica from China

Blue Bottle's dark roast Arabica espresso beans from Hayes Valley blend, packed in 6 oz (170g) retail kraft bags with degassing valve. Classifies under HTS 0901.21.0020 for roasted non-decaf Arabica retail packaging.

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

Espresso grind specification doesn't affect classification; focus on roast status and packaging

Kraft paper bags must have proper oxygen barrier; poor packaging leads to mold detention

Batch traceability required; include roast date within 90 days for freshness compliance