1904.20.10.00 - In airtight containers and not containing apricots, citrus fruits, peaches or pears

This HTS subheading, 1904.20.10.00, specifically covers prepared foods derived from unroasted cereal flakes or mixtures of unroasted and roasted cereal flakes, or swelled cereals, when packaged in airtight containers and notably *excluding* those containing apricots, citrus fruits, peaches, or pears. This classification focuses on processed cereal products that have undergone processes like flaking or swelling but not full roasting to create breakfast cereals or similar food preparations. The key distinguishing factor here is the absence of these specific fruits within the product formulation.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 1904.20.90.00, by its specific exclusion criteria. While both fall under prepared foods from unroasted cereal flakes, the latter, "Other," would encompass similar products that either do not meet the airtight container requirement or, more importantly, contain apricots, citrus fruits, peaches, or pears, or are otherwise not specifically listed here. Therefore, the presence of these specific fruits, or the lack of airtight packaging, would direct classification to the "Other" category.

As this subheading represents a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 1904.20.10.00 is final for products meeting the description of prepared foods from unroasted cereal flakes or swelled cereals, presented in airtight containers, and explicitly free from apricots, citrus fruits, peaches, and pears. Importers should verify the packaging and ingredient list carefully to ensure correct classification.