9902.01.17 - Coconut water, not from concentrate, not containing added sugar or other sweetening, certified by the importer as from conventionally grown (non-organic) coconuts, packaged for retail sale in 500 milliliter polyethylene terephthalate bottles (provided for in subheading 2009.89.70)

This HTS category, 9902.01.17, specifically addresses a particular type of coconut water intended for retail sale. The covered product is non-concentrated, contains no added sugars or sweeteners, and is derived from conventionally grown coconuts, as certified by the importer. Crucially, it must be packaged in 500-milliliter polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. This specific merchandise is provisionally classified under this temporary legislation, ultimately referencing subheading 2009.89.70 within the broader tariff schedule for fruit juices.

While the broader HTS system classifies a vast array of goods, including live animals (as seen in sibling categories such as 0101 for horses and 0102 for bovine animals) and various other food and beverage products, this node distinguishes itself by its precise definition of coconut water. It is distinct from general fruit juices or beverages that may contain added sugar, be from concentrate, or be packaged differently. The emphasis on the certification of conventional (non-organic) cultivation and the specific retail packaging further narrows its scope.

As this is a leaf node within Chapter 99, there are no further subcategories under 9902.01.17. Its purpose is to provide a distinct tariff treatment or to implement specific trade policies for this precisely defined coconut water product, separate from its base classification under the more general fruit juice headings. Therefore, classification within this code hinges entirely on meeting all the stipulated criteria regarding origin, ingredients, form, and packaging.