0901.90.20.00 - Coffee substitutes containing coffee

This HTS category, 0901.90.20.00, specifically covers "coffee substitutes containing coffee." These are products designed to mimic the taste, aroma, or experience of coffee but are not pure coffee beans. The defining characteristic is the inclusion of coffee in some proportion, differentiating them from purely synthetic or alternative beverage bases. Examples might include chicory-based drinks that also incorporate a percentage of roasted coffee, or blends intended to be brewed like coffee but containing roasted grains and coffee.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, 0901.90.10.00, which is reserved for "coffee husks and skins." While both fall under the broader heading of coffee-related products, coffee husks and skins are by-products of coffee bean processing and do not contain the roasted coffee bean itself, nor are they intended as a direct coffee substitute. This classification focuses solely on products where coffee is an intentional ingredient for the purpose of substitution.

As this node is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification of any product under 0901.90.20.00 relies on meeting the primary criteria: the product is a substitute for coffee, and it contains coffee. Careful consideration should be given to the proportion of coffee present and the product's intended use and presentation to ensure accurate classification.