Café Chicory Blend from China
A ground coffee substitute blend containing 30% roasted coffee beans mixed with roasted chicory root, commonly used as a caffeine-reduced alternative beverage. It falls under HTS 0901.90.20.00 because it is explicitly classified as a coffee substitute containing coffee in any proportion, distinguishing it from pure coffee in other subheadings.
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 the exact coffee content percentage via lab testing for accurate declaration, as mixtures under 50% coffee may trigger scrutiny
• Include certificates of origin and ingredient breakdowns to avoid misclassification as pure coffee under 0901.11-0901.22
• Ensure packaging complies with FDA food labeling rules, listing all substitutes like chicory clearly to prevent rejection