0901.12.00.20 - Certified organic

This HTS classification covers decaffeinated Arabica coffee beans that have been certified as organic. This certification signifies that the coffee has been produced and processed in accordance with specific organic farming standards, which typically involve restrictions on the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and genetically modified organisms. The emphasis on "certified organic" is the primary distinguishing factor for this particular subcategory.

While the parent category encompasses all decaffeinated Arabica coffee, this node specifically isolates those that meet stringent organic certification requirements. It differentiates from the sibling category "Other" (0901.12.00.35), which would include decaffeinated Arabica coffee that is *not* certified organic, regardless of other characteristics. The classification criteria here are strictly based on the organic certification status.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions. The classification ends with the specification of certified organic decaffeinated Arabica coffee. When classifying goods, it is crucial to verify the presence and validity of the organic certification to correctly place them within this subcategory.