2104.10.00.20 - Dried

This HTS category encompasses dried soups, broths, and preparations thereof. This includes a wide array of products designed for easy reconstitution into soups or broths, such as dehydrated soup mixes, bouillon cubes, and dried broth bases. The key characteristic for classification under this heading is the dried state of the product, which significantly reduces its weight and volume for storage and transportation, and necessitates the addition of liquid for consumption.

While this category focuses on dried preparations, it is important to distinguish it from other forms of soup and broth. For instance, canned or shelf-stable liquid soups would fall under different HTS classifications based on their preservation method and water content. Similarly, fresh or refrigerated soup preparations would also be classified elsewhere, reflecting their different physical state and shelf life.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to delineate. Classification at this level, 2104.10.00.20, is therefore definitive for dried soups, broths, and their related preparations. Practical considerations for classification will focus on the product's composition, its intended use as a soup or broth base, and confirmation of its dried form.