1702.90.90.00 - Other

This HTS category, 1702.90.90.00, specifically covers "Other" sugars, sugar syrups, and related products that do not fall under more specific classifications within heading 1702. This includes substances like artificial honey, whether blended with natural honey or not, and caramel. It also encompasses sugar syrups and invert sugar where the dry state contains 50 percent by weight of fructose, provided they are not elsewhere specified.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling classifications. The sibling category, "Blended syrups described in additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17," focuses on syrups with specific blending characteristics as defined by the additional U.S. note. Similarly, "Articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17" pertains to finished articles with a high sugar content, as detailed in another specific U.S. note. This current category acts as a residual classification for other non-specified sugar-based preparations.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 1702.90.90.00. Therefore, the classification of goods under this code relies on a thorough examination to ensure they are not classifiable under any other more specific heading or subheading within Chapter 17, particularly within heading 1702 itself, or under the sibling categories. For instance, a simple invert sugar syrup not otherwise specified would likely fall here, whereas a candy product with a high sugar content would be directed to the sibling category concerning articles with over 65 percent sugar by dry weight.