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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
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