Starbucks House Blend Roasted Coffee from China

A medium-roast Arabica coffee blend packaged in a 12 oz retail bag weighing under 2 kg, suitable for home brewing. Classified under HTS 0901.21.0049 as roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in retail containers of 2 kg or less, falling into the 'other' category beyond specific flavor or regional descriptions. It meets the criteria for consumer-ready 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

Verify net weight of retail containers does not exceed 2 kg to avoid reclassification to bulk headings

Provide certificate of origin and roast date documentation to confirm compliance with food safety standards

Label packages clearly with coffee content, origin, and 'Product of [Country]' to prevent CBP holds