1901.90.69.00 - Described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter pursuant to its provisions

This HTS category, 1901.90.69.00, covers specific food preparations falling under heading 1901, which includes malt extract and various preparations of cereals, flour, starch, or milk. Crucially, these products are defined by their inclusion of over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar, as per additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17. The goods classified here are food preparations that are not elsewhere specified or included, and they either do not contain cocoa or contain less than 40 percent by weight of cocoa (calculated on a totally defatted basis). Similarly, if the preparation is derived from goods of headings 0401 to 0404, it must not contain cocoa or contain less than 5 percent by weight of cocoa.

The designation "Articles containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17" distinguishes this subcategory from other "Other" classifications within heading 1901. While other subheadings might also cover food preparations not elsewhere specified, this particular classification hinges on the specific sugar content threshold defined by the additional U.S. note. This note focuses on a higher sugar content, impacting how certain confections, sweetened cereal preparations, or milk-based products with significant sugar are categorized.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories branching from 1901.90.69.00. Therefore, the focus for classification within this code is on ensuring the product meets all the preceding criteria: being a food preparation of heading 1901, not elsewhere specified, with specific cocoa content limitations (if applicable), and importantly, exceeding the 10 percent dry weight sugar threshold outlined in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17. Examples could include certain sweetened malt extracts, highly sugared cereal-based dessert mixes, or sweetened milk-based food preparations that do not fit into more specific tariff provisions.