2008.97.10.40 - Other

This HTS classification, 2008.97.10.40, pertains to "Other" mixtures of fruits, nuts, and other edible plant parts, prepared or preserved, which are packaged in airtight containers and do not contain apricots, citrus fruits, peaches, or pears. The key distinguishing features are the absence of these specific fruits within the mixture and the method of preservation in airtight containers. This category is for prepared foodstuffs falling under Chapter 20, specifically those that are not elsewhere specified or included within more granular subheadings.

This category distinguishes itself from its sibling, 2008.97.10.20 ("Prepared cereal products"). While both are in the "mixtures" category under "Other" preparations, this classification specifically deals with mixtures of plant-based food items, excluding those primarily composed of cereals. The focus here is on preserved plant parts other than cereals, combined in a way that doesn't fit into more specific product definitions.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, it is crucial to consider all components of the mixture and the primary product characteristics to ensure accurate classification. If a mixture contains any of the excluded fruits (apricots, citrus, peaches, or pears), it would fall under a different subheading. Similarly, if the primary component were cereals, it would be classified under the sibling category. This subheading serves as a residual category for specific airtight-packed fruit and vegetable mixtures that do not meet the criteria of other more precisely defined subheadings.