1702.19.00.00 - Other

This classification, "Other" under lactose and lactose syrup, encompasses lactose and lactose syrup that do not meet the specific criteria of its sibling category. Specifically, it covers lactose and lactose syrup containing less than 99 percent lactose by weight, when expressed as anhydrous lactose calculated on the dry matter. This category acts as a residual for lactose-based products that fall outside the highly purified form.

The primary distinction from the sibling category (1702.11.00.00) lies in the precise quantitative measurement of lactose content. While the sibling category is dedicated to lactose with a very high concentration (99% or more), this "Other" category accounts for all lactose and lactose syrup formulations that are less concentrated, allowing for a wider range of applications and compositions within this sub-heading.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification within 1702.19.00.00 is on accurately determining the percentage of lactose on a dry matter basis to ensure it does not qualify for the more specific 99% or more category.