8516.71.00.20 - Automatic drip and pump type

This HTS classification, 8516.71.00.20, specifically covers automatic coffee makers that operate using either a drip brewing method or a pump-driven system. These appliances are designed for the preparation of coffee, typically by heating water and passing it through ground coffee beans to extract flavor. The "automatic drip and pump type" designation signifies the primary mechanical action by which the coffee is brewed, distinguishing them from other types of coffee makers.

Within the broader category of "Coffee makers" (8516.71), this subcategory is distinct from its siblings, such as percolators (8516.71.00.40). Percolators typically operate by cycling boiling water up through a tube and over the coffee grounds repeatedly, whereas the appliances classified here rely on a steady flow of hot water either by gravity (drip) or forced pressure (pump) for a single extraction process. This difference in brewing mechanism is a key distinguishing factor for classification.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 8516.71.00.20. Therefore, the classification is final for automatic drip and pump-type coffee makers. When classifying, consider the presence of a mechanism for heating water and a system for dispensing that water over coffee grounds, either through gravity-fed drip or an integrated pump for pressure-assisted brewing.