Fig Coffee Substitute from Germany
A traditional blend of dried figs, barley, and 25% coffee powder, roasted together for a nutty, coffee-like brew popular in health food circles. Classified under HTS 0901.90.20.00 as it contains coffee combined with other substitutes, separate from pure coffee products.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Provide detailed roast profiles and blend ratios in commercial invoices to confirm substitute status and prevent reclassification
• Check for pesticide residues in figs, as agricultural imports require phytosanitary certificates under USDA rules
• Label as 'coffee substitute containing coffee' to meet FDA standards and avoid impure tea-like prohibitions