U.S. imports of Coffee Husks, Skins & Coffee-Containing Substitutes (HS 090190) totaled $293K in August 2026, imported from 23 countries.
Importers of Coffee Husks, Skins & Coffee-Containing Substitutes paid $3K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.94% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Coffee Husks, Skins & Coffee-Containing Substitutes imports of $293K in August 2026 ran 27% above the year-to-date monthly average of $232K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCascara (dried coffee cherry husks and skins) and blended coffee substitutes that contain actual coffee are the two commercially distinct products grouped under heading 090190, classified at the 10-digit level as coffee husks and skins (0901901000) and coffee substitutes containing coffee (0901902000). Cascara has grown as a specialty beverage ingredient, while coffee-containing substitutes often blend chicory or grain with coffee for cost or flavor reasons. Turkey and Canada lead import supply under this heading — an unusual pairing that reflects Turkey's role in processed coffee byproduct trade and Canada's position as a re-export hub. FDA review applies at entry for both product types as food ingredients.
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Both beverage-grade cascara and byproduct coffee husks fall under HTS 0901901000 — the tariff schedule does not distinguish end use. However, FDA's admissibility treatment may differ: cascara marketed as a beverage ingredient has faced novel food scrutiny, and importers should confirm current FDA guidance on its status before commercial importation.
A coffee substitute containing coffee (0901902000) is a product where coffee is one component blended with non-coffee ingredients — such as chicory, grain, or fig — intended to extend or partially replace coffee. A flavored coffee, by contrast, remains predominantly coffee with added flavoring and would classify under the roasted coffee headings (090121 or 090122). The key classification test is whether the non-coffee ingredient is present in a quantity and function that makes the product a 'substitute' rather than a flavored coffee.
Subheading 5 of 5 in heading 0901
Subheading 090190 · $293K of $971.9M
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Imports
$293KYoY · free account
Exports
$231KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.6M of Coffee Husks, Skins & Coffee-Containing Substitutes and exported $4.9M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0901902000 | Coffee Substitutes Containing Coffee | $290K | 0.95% | 93.48% | $3K |
| 0901901000 | Coffee Husks and Skins | $3K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0901902000 | Coffee Substitutes Containing Coffee | $231K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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Turkey and Canada together supply 82% of it. China pays 20.0% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
7.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.94% of imports for consumption.