0402.21 - Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:

This HTS category, 0402.21, specifically covers milk and cream in solid form (powder or granules) that do not contain added sugar or other sweetening matter, and have a fat content exceeding 1.5 percent by weight. This means that while it's a processed milk product, its sweetness is inherent from the milk itself, and it possesses a notable fat content.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, 0402.29. The primary difference lies in the absence of added sweeteners. While 0402.29 also deals with powdered or granulated milk and cream with a fat content over 1.5 percent, it encompasses products where sugar or other sweetening agents have been intentionally incorporated. Therefore, the presence or absence of added sweeteners is the key differentiator.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification based on the specific fat content. These subcategories allow for precise classification of milk and cream powders and granules with a fat content not exceeding 3 percent, those exceeding 3 percent but not exceeding 35 percent, and a residual "Other" category to capture any remaining solid milk products that fit the initial criteria of no added sugar and over 1.5 percent fat, but don't fall into the more specific fat content ranges.