2101.11.29.41 - Packaged for retail sale

This HTS classification, 2101.11.29.41, specifically identifies soluble coffee extracts, essences, and concentrates that are packaged for retail sale. This includes a wide range of instant coffee products, such as freeze-dried coffee granules, spray-dried coffee powders, and liquid coffee concentrates, which are intended for direct consumer use. The key distinguishing factor for this subcategory is the method of presentation, ensuring that the product is in a form ready for immediate purchase and consumption by end-users.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 2101.11.29.49 ("Other"), is crucial for accurate classification. While both fall under "Other" soluble coffee extracts and concentrates, the '.41' designation is exclusively for those prepared and packaged for retail distribution. The '.49' subcategory would encompass bulk or industrial-sized packaging of these same soluble coffee products, not intended for direct retail purchase but rather for further processing or use in manufacturing other food or beverage items.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 2101.11.29.41 is final once the product is determined to be a soluble coffee extract, essence, or concentrate that has been packaged for retail sale. Importers and exporters should pay close attention to the packaging and intended market of the coffee product to ensure correct entry under this specific code.