Raw Coffee Husks
The dried outer husks removed from coffee cherries during wet processing, used primarily as animal bedding or mulch. Classified under HTS 0901.90.10.00 as coffee husks and skins, distinct from coffee beans in 0901.11-0901.22. Not roasted or decaffeinated, retaining natural moisture content.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into medicinal or aromatic preparations
Chapter note excludes cubeb but allows other vegetable materials for pharmacy/perfumery use under 1211, shifting from pure husks.
If ground and used as animal feed
Processed coffee husks become beet pulp substitute or feed under bran/flour headings when intended for livestock consumption.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify product is solely husks/skins without bean contamination to avoid reclassification as coffee beans; obtain phytosanitary certificates for agricultural imports; check for mold or impurities as prohibited contaminants
Related Products under HTS 0901.90.10.00
Dried Coffee Skins (Parchment)
Parchment skins from dry-processed coffee cherries, the thin protective layer around beans after hulling. Falls under HTS 0901.90.10.00 as coffee skins, by-product not suitable for beverage extraction. Commonly exported in bales for industrial reuse.
Coffee Cherry Husks for Mulch
Whole dried husks from coffee cherries, graded for garden mulch application to retain soil moisture. HTS 0901.90.10.00 covers these unprocessed agricultural by-products explicitly as coffee husks. Free of beans or pulp contamination.
Wet-Milled Coffee Husks
Husks separated during wet milling of coffee cherries, sun-dried for bulk export. Specifically provided for in HTS 0901.90.10.00 as coffee husks, excluding any decaffeinated or roasted forms. Used in biofuel production.
Organic Coffee Husks
Certified organic coffee husks from pesticide-free farms, dried without additives. HTS 0901.90.10.00 applies to husks regardless of organic status per statistical note. Ideal for eco-friendly animal bedding.
Coffee Parchment Skins Bulk
Bulk-packed coffee parchment skins, the inner skin layer post-depulping. Classified under HTS 0901.90.10.00 as skins, not beans. Common in crafts and paper production.
Fermented Coffee Husks
Husks naturally fermented during processing, retaining probiotic properties for feed. HTS 0901.90.10.00 as unroasted husks, impure forms prohibited only for tea per notes. Niche compost additive.