9902.17.99 - Coffee servers, each with exterior of stainless steel, vacuum glass liner, a hinged brew-through lid with top lever style pump and swivel base; the foregoing with capacity over 2 liters (provided for in subheading 9617.00.40)

This HTS category, 9902.17.99, specifically covers coffee servers with a distinct construction and capacity. These items are characterized by an exterior made of stainless steel, a vacuum glass liner for insulation, and a hinged brew-through lid. Functionality is enhanced by a top lever-style pump and a swivel base. Crucially, these coffee servers must have a capacity exceeding 2 liters to fall under this classification. The description explicitly notes that these goods are provided for in subheading 9617.00.40, indicating a primary classification within Chapter 96, but are subject to temporary modifications or restrictions under Chapter 99.

While other categories within the HTS deal with various goods, this specific node is differentiated by its precise product definition and the inclusion under temporary legislation. For instance, its sibling categories, such as those covering live animals (Chapters 01), are entirely distinct in their nature and purpose. This category is not concerned with general kitchenware or beverage dispensers that do not meet the specified material, insulation, lid mechanism, or capacity requirements. The "99" prefix signifies that this classification is subject to special provisions or temporary adjustments, which would supersede or modify the standard classification found elsewhere in the HTS, such as Chapter 96.

As a leaf node, HTS 9902.17.99 does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the focus for classification purposes under this code rests entirely on meeting the detailed product description and capacity requirement. Importers and exporters must ensure that the coffee servers they are declaring precisely match all the stated physical characteristics and functional elements, and are aware of any temporary import restrictions or trade agreement modifications that may apply, as indicated by their inclusion within Section XXII and Chapter 99.