2106.90 - Other:
Sub-classifications
-
2106 9039 00
Overview
Category 2106.90 encompasses "Other" food preparations not elsewhere specified or included within Chapter 21. This broad category serves as a residual for edible preparations that do not fit into more specific subheadings of Chapter 21 or other chapters of the Harmonized System. It typically includes complex mixtures of foodstuffs, often for human consumption, that have undergone some form of processing but are not classified as finished products in other sections, such as beverages, confectionery, or preparations of meat or fish.
This category is distinct from its sibling, 2106.10.00.00 (Protein concentrates and textured protein substances), which specifically covers protein-based ingredients. Category 2106.90 is reserved for a wider array of mixed edible preparations. Its function as a residual classification means that careful consideration of the specific composition, intended use, and processing of a product is crucial to determine if it falls under 2106.90 rather than a more precisely defined heading.
The subcategories within 2106.90 provide further breakdowns for specific types of "other" food preparations. These include, but are not limited to, products derived from dried milk and whey that are mixed with other ingredients, compound alcoholic preparations used in beverage manufacturing, butter substitutes containing milk fats, artificially sweetened cough drops, and syrups with added coloring. These subdivisions allow for more granular classification of diverse edible mixtures based on their key characteristics and functionalities.