9902.17.98 - Insulated coffee servers, each with exterior of stainless steel and vacuum liner of glass and a hinged brew-through lid with push-button dispensing; the foregoing with capacity over 2 liters (provided for in subheading 9617.00.40)

This HTS category, 9902.17.98, pertains to specialized insulated coffee servers. These servers are characterized by their robust stainless steel exterior, a vacuum-insulated liner constructed of glass, and a functional hinged brew-through lid equipped with a push-button dispensing mechanism. Crucially, these units must have a capacity exceeding 2 liters to fall under this specific provision, and they are ultimately classified under subheading 9617.00.40 for their primary function.

As a temporary provision within Chapter 99, this category addresses specific import modifications or restrictions related to these particular coffee servers. Unlike the broad product categories found in other chapters, such as live animals (Chapters 01-05), this HTS code focuses on a very specific type of good subject to particular tariff treatments or quantitative limitations, often enacted for trade policy reasons.

Since this node is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level is definitive based on the explicit description and the reference to the underlying permanent HTS subheading. Importers should verify the specific trade agreements or legislation prompting this temporary modification when determining final duty liability and import eligibility.