2004.90.85.95 - Other, including mixtures

This HTS classification, 2004.90.85.95, encompasses a broad range of other vegetables, as well as mixtures thereof, that have been prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid and are presented in a frozen state. It serves as a residual category for frozen vegetables not specifically enumerated in preceding subheadings under 2004.90.85. Examples within this category can include, but are not limited to, frozen leeks, frozen celery, frozen spinach, frozen kale, and mixtures of various frozen vegetables like mirepoix (carrots, celery, onions) or mixed greens. The key defining characteristic is their frozen presentation and preparation method, excluding those preserved with vinegar or acetic acid.

This category is distinct from its sibling subheadings which specifically identify common frozen vegetables. For instance, 2004.90.85.20 is exclusively for carrots, 2004.90.85.40 for sweet corn, and 2004.90.85.60 for peas. Furthermore, there is a specific, though not explicitly listed as a sibling here but implied to be at a similar level for clarification, category for garlic. Goods falling under 2004.90.85.95 are those frozen vegetables and their mixtures that do not fit into these more narrowly defined classifications.

As this classification is a leaf node, it has no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification within 2004.90.85.95 rests on the accurate identification of the frozen vegetable or mixture of vegetables. If a product consists of a mixture, it will be classified here unless the mixture is explicitly provided for under another heading or subheading of the HTS. Classification decisions will rely on the precise identification of the components and their frozen state, ensuring they are not preserved by vinegar or acetic acid.