French Roast Dark Coffee Beans from China
Very dark roasted whole beans with smoky, bittersweet flavor from extended drum roasting. Classified HTS 0901.21.00 for non-decaffeinated roasted coffee, suitable for full-bodied brews. Oil-surfaced beans indicate high roast development.
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
• Document roast profile (Agtron scale readings) to substantiate dark roast classification
• Monitor oil content declarations for customs valuation accuracy
• Ensure roast-to-import timeline prevents staleness claims at entry