0901.11.00.15 - Certified organic

This HTS subheading covers non-roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee beans that have been certified as organic. Organic certification implies that the coffee beans have been grown and processed according to specific standards that prohibit the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and genetically modified organisms. This classification focuses on the *origin* and *production methods* of the coffee beans, as verified by an official organic certification body.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 0901.11.00.25, which covers all other non-roasted, non-decaffeinated Arabica coffee beans that do not possess organic certification. Therefore, the key differentiator for this subheading is the presence of documented proof of organic status. Importers must be prepared to provide certification documentation to customs authorities to support classification under this code.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions under this specific code. The classification ends at the certification level, meaning that any non-roasted, non-decaffeinated Arabica coffee beans that meet the organic certification requirements will fall under this designation. The practical application requires careful attention to the importer's ability to substantiate the organic claim with valid certification.