Barley Malt Coffee Mix from China

Roasted barley malt blended with 40% coffee grounds, offering a smooth, affordable coffee-like drink for everyday use. Falls under HTS 0901.90.20.00 as a coffee-containing substitute, differentiated by its mixed composition.

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

Include malt analysis to prove non-coffee base, preventing disputes over coffee purity

Ensure no prohibited pepper shells or cubeba per chapter exclusions if any spices added

Use tamper-evident seals for food safety compliance during CBP inspection