| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3923500000 | Doc | 60.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3923900080 | Doc | 58.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Coffee Filter
Definition: A coffee filter is a paper or plastic device used to remove coffee grounds from brewed coffee. It allows liquid coffee to pass through while retaining solid coffee grounds.
Material:
- Paper Filters: Most commonly made from bleached or unbleached paper pulp. Bleached filters may undergo a chlorine bleaching process, while unbleached filters retain more of the coffee's oils and sediment.
- Permanent Filters: Typically constructed from stainless steel mesh, nylon, or metal. These are reusable and eliminate the need for disposable paper filters.
- Cloth Filters: Historically used and still employed by some, these are made from cotton or other woven fabrics.
Purpose:
The primary purpose of a coffee filter is to separate the brewed coffee liquid from the coffee grounds, resulting in a cleaner, less gritty cup of coffee.
Function:
Coffee filters function by allowing water to pass through the coffee grounds, extracting the soluble coffee compounds. The filter's material acts as a barrier, preventing the majority of the solid grounds from entering the final brewed coffee.
Usage Scenarios:
- Drip Coffee Makers: The most common application, where filters are placed in a filter basket within the machine.
- Pour-Over Coffee: Filters are used in cone-shaped pour-over devices, requiring manual pouring of hot water over the grounds.
- French Press (alternative): While traditionally not used with filters, some users may employ filters to reduce sediment.
- Cold Brew: Some cold brew systems utilize filters to separate the coffee concentrate.
Common Types:
- Cone Filters: Designed for pour-over methods. Sizes vary (e.g., #2, #4) to fit different pour-over devices.
- Basket Filters: Used in standard drip coffee makers. Common sizes include #4 and #8.
- Permanent Metal Filters: Reusable and available in various shapes and sizes to fit different coffee makers.
- Cloth Filters: Reusable and require cleaning after each use.
- Disposable Nylon Filters: Reusable, but less common due to cleaning and potential for flavor retention.
- Bleached vs. Unbleached Filters: Affects the coffee's flavor and potential for chemical residue.
- Oxygen Bleached Filters: A middle ground between bleached and unbleached filters.
Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures are relevant to COFFEEFILTER. The following HS codes apply:
- 3923500000: This HS code covers articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures: Stoppers, lids, caps and other closures. The total tax rate is 60.3%, comprised of a 5.3% base tariff and a 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.
- 3923900080: This HS code covers articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics: Other Other. The total tax rate is 58.0%, comprised of a 3.0% base tariff and a 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.
According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'COFFEEFILTER' are limited, with only the following 2 found.