2004.90.10.00 - Antipasto

This HTS category, 2004.90.10.00, encompasses "Antipasto" that has been prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, and is specifically in a frozen state. It falls under the broader group of other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables that are not covered by specific subheadings within heading 2004. Antipasto, in this context, typically refers to a culinary preparation or starter course, often consisting of a variety of cooked or marinated vegetables, sometimes with added cheese or meats, which are then frozen for preservation.

Crucially, this subheading distinguishes itself from its sibling categories by the specific inclusion of "Antipasto" as a defined product. While sibling categories like 2004.90.80.00 cover "Beans" and 2004.90.85.00 cover "Other" undifferentiated vegetables or mixtures, this particular subheading identifies a distinct type of prepared vegetable product characterized by its culinary designation as an antipasto. The defining factor is the specific formulation and intended use as a starter dish, as opposed to simply individual frozen vegetables or generic vegetable mixes.

As a leaf node in the HTS structure, 2004.90.10.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this subheading relies on the precise definition of "Antipasto" as a frozen preparation of vegetables preserved through methods other than pickling in vinegar or acetic acid, and not fitting into more specific classifications for other frozen vegetable preparations. Examples might include frozen trays of roasted peppers with herbs, marinated artichoke hearts that have been frozen, or mixed frozen antipasti intended as a ready-to-serve appetizer.