0901.21.00.40 - Certified organic

This HTS classification applies to roasted coffee that is not decaffeinated, specifically when it is presented in retail containers weighing 2 kilograms or less. The key distinguishing feature of this subheading, 0901.21.00.40, is that it is reserved for certified organic coffee. This means the coffee has been produced, processed, and certified according to specific organic standards, typically overseen by a recognized organic certification body.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 0901.21.00.49 "Other," by the presence of organic certification. While both subheadings cover roasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in small retail packaging, 0901.21.00.40 is exclusively for products that have met and can demonstrate compliance with organic agricultural and processing regulations. The "Other" category would encompass all non-certified organic roasted coffee falling under the same weight and packaging criteria.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification decisions at this level hinge on the physical form of the coffee (roasted, not decaffeinated), its packaging (retail containers of 2 kg or less), and importantly, its certified organic status. Importers must ensure they have proper documentation to substantiate the organic certification for goods entered under this specific tariff number.