0403.90.85.00 - Fermented milk other than dried fermented milk or other than dried milk with added lactic ferments

This HTS category, 0403.90.85.00, encompasses "Fermented milk other than dried fermented milk or other than dried milk with added lactic ferments." This specifically includes liquid or semi-solid fermented milk products, such as yogurt and buttermilk, that have undergone fermentation by lactic acid bacteria. It covers a broad range of these cultured dairy products, including those that may be concentrated, sweetened, flavored, or contain added fruits, nuts, or cocoa, provided they are not in a dried form.

The "Other" designation at this level signifies that this subcategory captures fermented milk products not specifically delineated in preceding subcategories. Its sibling categories at the same level would typically cover other distinct forms or types of fermented milk, potentially differentiated by factors like concentration or the absence of specific additives not covered here. This node's specificity lies in its inclusion of *non-dried* fermented milk products.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, classification within 0403.90.85.00 relies on the precise definition of "fermented milk other than dried" and the specific characteristics of the imported goods. It is crucial to differentiate these from dried versions of fermented milk or milk products where lactic ferments are an addition to a non-fermented base, which would fall under different classifications.