0901.21.00.25 - Certified organic

This classification, HTS 0901.21.00.25, specifically identifies roasted, not decaffeinated coffee that is presented in retail containers weighing 2 kilograms or less, and is certified as organic. The "certified organic" designation signifies that the coffee has been grown and processed in accordance with established organic standards, which typically involve avoiding synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. This criteria is crucial for importers to ensure compliance with organic certification requirements mandated by importing countries.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 0901.21.00.29 (Other), which covers all other roasted, not decaffeinated coffee in retail containers of 2 kg or less that do not hold a certified organic status. While both fall under the broader umbrella of roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee sold in small retail packaging, the presence or absence of a recognized organic certification is the sole differentiator between these two closely related subheadings.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus remains on accurately identifying roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee, packaged for retail sale in quantities up to 2 kg, that meets the stringent requirements for organic certification. Importers should ensure they possess the necessary documentation to substantiate the organic certification when declaring goods under this specific code.