1806.90.25.00 - Described in additional U.S. note 3 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

This HTS classification covers a broad range of food preparations containing cocoa, excluding those specifically defined as candy or confectionery for retail sale. The defining characteristic of this category is the presence of butterfat or other milk solids, indicating a dairy component in the cocoa-based product. This differentiates it from other "other" categories within the broader "chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa" heading that may lack these specific milk solid ingredients.

Within this specific subcategory, the classification applies to items that are not otherwise specified under more granular headings related to chocolate and cocoa preparations with milk solids. The phrase "Described in additional U.S. note 3 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions" points to a specific set of provisions or definitions within the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States that further refine what goods fall under this code. Therefore, careful review of this additional U.S. note is crucial for accurate classification.

Given that this is a leaf node, it represents a final classification point. It is important to ensure that the product precisely meets the criteria outlined in additional U.S. note 3 and that it does not fit into any more specific subheadings at lower levels, particularly those that might distinguish based on form, processing, or intended use beyond the general exclusion of retail candy. Examples might include certain cocoa-based beverage mixes with milk solids, or baking components containing cocoa and milk solids that are not intended for direct consumption as confectionery.