0901.22.00 - Decaffeinated

This HTS category, 0901.22.00, specifically covers roasted coffee that has undergone a decaffeination process. This includes all forms of roasted coffee beans or grounds from which caffeine has been substantially removed, regardless of the method used for decaffeination. The focus is on the physical state of the coffee (roasted) and its processed characteristic (decaffeinated).

Distinguishing this from its sibling category, 0901.21.00 ("Not decaffeinated"), is straightforward: the presence or absence of the decaffeination treatment is the sole differentiator at this level. If the roasted coffee retains its natural caffeine content, it falls under the sibling category.

This classification is further refined by its subcategories. The first subdivision, ": In retail containers weighing 2 kg or less:", addresses roasted decaffeinated coffee packaged for direct sale to consumers. The second subdivision, ": Other:", encompasses all remaining roasted decaffeinated coffee that is not presented in such retail packaging, often intended for wholesale or industrial use. These subcategories allow for more precise tracking and duty assessment based on the form and presentation of the goods.