2106.90.85.00 - Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions

This HTS classification, 2106.90.85.00, specifically designates "Other, dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4." This category encompasses a range of miscellaneous edible preparations that are fundamentally based on dairy products, meeting the specific definitional criteria outlined in U.S. additional note 1 to Chapter 4 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. These are products that do not fit into more specific categories within Chapter 21 and have a primary component or characteristic derived from milk or milk products, as defined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

This classification differs from its sibling category, 2106.90.87.00 ("Other"), by its direct requirement for the product to be a dairy-based preparation. While 2106.90.87.00 is a more general residual category for food preparations not elsewhere specified, 2106.90.85.00 is specifically keyed to dairy content, even if the preparation itself is not a traditional dairy product like cheese or butter. The distinguishing factor is the presence and importance of dairy ingredients as per the additional U.S. note.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 2106.90.85.00 is final, provided the goods precisely meet the description and the provisions of additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4. Importers must ensure that their goods are precisely described by this note to qualify for this specific classification, often requiring careful examination of ingredient lists and product formulations to confirm the dairy basis as intended by the tariff schedule.