Mocha Flavored Coffee Beans from China
Whole coffee beans coated in cocoa-mocha blend with less than 21% milk solids for enhanced flavor. HTS 1806.90.08.00 covers this as cocoa-containing food preparation, not pure coffee.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document cocoa coating percentage to justify Chapter 18 over Chapter 9 coffee
• Lab certificates for milk solids prevent disputes with CBP dairy reviewers
• Avoid bulk entry pitfalls by specifying retail prep status