0402.21.50.00 - Other 🖩

This HTS category, 0402.21.50.00, encompasses "Other" milk and cream in solid form, specifically powder or granules, that has a fat content exceeding 3 percent but not exceeding 35 percent by weight and does not contain added sugar or other sweetening matter. These products are derived from concentrated milk or cream and have undergone a process to remove water, resulting in a solid state suitable for various food industry applications. The "Other" designation signifies that these products do not meet the specific criteria of the preceding sibling categories.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. HTS code 0402.21.27.00 applies to goods described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule, which typically involves specific trade programs or exemptions. Similarly, HTS code 0402.21.30.00 pertains to products that meet the requirements of additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 4, often relating to specific import requirements or preferential treatment. Therefore, 0402.21.50.00 serves as a residual category for solid milk and cream products with the specified fat content and absence of added sugar, which do not qualify for the specialized provisions of the sibling codes.

As a leaf node, this HTS category does not have further subdivisions. Classification under 0402.21.50.00 hinges on the physical form (powder or granules), the absence of added sugar or other sweetening matter, and the specific fat content range of the milk or cream concentrate. Importers should ensure that laboratory analysis confirming these characteristics is available to support their classification determination.