9902.16.25 - Electromechanical cylindrical coffee grinders, each operated by pushing the plastic cover into the base, the foregoing having a removable stainless steel bowl with a capacity of more than 0.1 liter and not exceeding 0.2 liter (provided for in subheading 8509.40.00).

This HTS category, 9902.16.25, pertains to specific electromechanical cylindrical coffee grinders. These devices are characterized by their operation, where activating the unit involves pressing the plastic cover into the base. A key defining feature is the removable stainless steel bowl, which must possess a capacity greater than 0.1 liter but not exceeding 0.2 liter. This particular classification is established under temporary legislation, reflecting modifications proclaimed pursuant to trade agreements and potential additional import restrictions.

Distinguishing this category from other HTS entries, particularly within Chapter 99 which covers temporary legislation and special provisions, is crucial. While other entries in Chapter 99 might address temporary import restrictions or modifications for various goods, 9902.16.25 is exclusively designated for this precise type of coffee grinder based on its operational mechanism, material, and specific bowl capacity. It is important to note that the primary classification for electromechanical coffee grinders generally falls under subheading 8509.40.00, with this Chapter 99 provision acting as a special or temporary modification.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories under 9902.16.25. Therefore, the focus for classification purposes remains strictly on meeting the detailed criteria outlined in its description: the electromechanical cylindrical design, the specific cover-to-base activation method, and the precise volume range (0.1 to 0.2 liters) of the removable stainless steel bowl. Any deviation from these specifications would necessitate re-evaluation under a different HTS provision.