0403.90.87.00 - Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

This HTS classification, 0403.90.87.00, pertains to yogurt, buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, kephir, and other fermented or acidified milk and cream products that do not meet the specific criteria outlined in related sibling categories. These products can be concentrated, contain added sugar or other sweetening matter, or be flavored with fruit, nuts, or cocoa. The defining characteristic of this subcategory is its residual nature, covering fermented dairy products that are not specifically designated under more restrictive sibling provisions, such as those described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4.

The distinction between 0403.90.87.00 and its sibling, 0403.90.90.00, lies in the specific provisions governing the latter. While both fall under "Other" fermented milk and cream products, 0403.90.90.00 is reserved for goods meeting the requirements of additional U.S. note 10. Therefore, 0403.90.87.00 is for all other fermented or acidified milk and cream products not otherwise specified.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Classification under 0403.90.87.00 is final for products that are fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether concentrated or not, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, flavored, or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa, and which do not satisfy the conditions for entry under the more specific sibling categories. Practical examples could include certain types of specialty yogurts or fermented dairy beverages that do not fall under distinct country-specific tariff provisions or special U.S. notes.