9902.01.15 - Coconut water, not from concentrate, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, packaged for retail sale in paper-based cartons (provided for in subheading 2009.89.70)

This HTS category, 9902.01.15, specifically covers coconut water that meets stringent criteria for import under temporary legislation. The product must be in its natural state, not derived from concentrate, and crucially, must not contain any added sugar or other sweetening matter. Furthermore, it is designated for goods packaged for retail sale in paper-based cartons. This classification ensures that only unadulterated, ready-to-drink coconut water in specific packaging is subject to the provisions outlined under Chapter 99, which pertains to temporary legislation and modifications.

As a "leaf node" within the HTS database, this category does not have further subdivisions. Its unique code signifies a very specific product meeting all enumerated requirements. Unlike the broader categories of live animals or agricultural products found at lower levels of the HTS, 9902.01.15 deals with a processed beverage intended for direct consumer purchase. The classification emphasizes the purity and presentation of the coconut water, differentiating it from potentially concentrated or sweetened beverages that might fall under different headings, particularly within Chapter 20 which covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants. The "provided for in subheading 2009.89.70" note directs users to the primary tariff classification for such fruit juices, indicating that this Chapter 99 code represents a temporary or specific modification to the standard treatment of these goods.