0901.90.10.00 - Coffee husks and skins

This classification, HTS Code 0901.90.10.00, specifically covers coffee husks and skins. These are the outer layers of the coffee cherry that are removed during the processing of coffee beans. This category applies to these materials regardless of whether they have undergone any preliminary processing, such as drying or cleaning, as long as their primary identity remains as coffee by-products.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 0901.90.20.00, which covers coffee substitutes containing coffee. While both fall under the broader heading of "Other" within Chapter 901, this entry is exclusively for the discarded husks and skins of the coffee bean itself, not for products designed to mimic coffee flavor or appearance using coffee components. The key differentiator lies in the material's form and its intended use; husks and skins are by-products, whereas substitutes are formulated products.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 0901.90.10.00 depends solely on the material being identified as coffee husks or skins, and not as a coffee substitute or other related coffee product. Proper identification and separation from processed coffee beans are paramount for accurate classification.