0901.22.00.40 - Arabica

This HTS category specifically classifies decaffeinated roasted coffee of the Arabica variety, presented in retail containers weighing 2 kilograms or less. The key distinguishing features are the specific bean type (Arabica), the processing (roasted and decaffeinated), and the packaging size, intended for direct consumer sale. This precise delimitation ensures accurate tariff application for a particular segment of the consumer coffee market.

When classifying coffee under heading 0901.22, it is crucial to differentiate between the specific types of roasted, decaffeinated coffee presented in retail packaging up to 2 kg. While this subheading covers Arabica, its sibling category, 0901.22.00.50, is designated for Robusta. Another sibling, 0901.22.00.55, is an "other" category for roasted, decaffeinated coffee in retail packaging up to 2 kg that does not fit the Arabica or Robusta classifications. Therefore, the origin and botanical variety of the coffee bean are the primary distinguishing factors at this level.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification concludes at this point based on the specific characteristics of the coffee product. Importers and exporters must ensure that the coffee being declared is indeed decaffeinated, roasted, of the Arabica varietal, and packaged in retail containers not exceeding 2 kilograms to fall under this specific classification.