2106.90.09.00 - Other

This HTS classification, 2106.90.09.00, specifically covers certain food preparations derived from dried milk, dried buttermilk, or dried whey. To qualify under this heading, these products must meet precise compositional requirements: containing no more than 5.5 percent by weight of butterfat and being mixed with other ingredients, including sugar. Crucially, these mixtures must contain over 16 percent milk solids by weight, be capable of further processing or mixing, and not be packaged for direct retail sale in their imported form. This ensures that these are semi-finished ingredients rather than ready-to-eat consumer goods.

This category is distinguished from its siblings by its specific focus on milk-derived ingredients that are intended for further industrial or commercial blending. For instance, while sibling categories like 2106.90.03.00 and 2106.90.06.00 also fall under "Other" food preparations and may involve specific tariff provisions or additional U.S. notes, they do not narrowly define the compositional and intended use characteristics of milk-derived products as this subcategory does. The critical factor here is the intermediate nature of the product, intended for subsequent use in larger manufacturing processes.

As a leaf node, 2106.90.09.00 does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, classification within this category depends entirely on meeting all the outlined criteria, particularly the percentage by weight of butterfat and milk solids, the presence of other ingredients like sugar, the potential for further processing, and the packaging not being for immediate retail consumption. Examples of goods that might fall here include certain pre-mixes for confectionery or bakery products where the milk solids are a significant component but require further addition of ingredients or processing before reaching the end consumer.