2106.90.99.73 - Other

This category, HTS 2106.90.99.73, represents "Other" food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, falling under the broader heading of miscellaneous edible preparations. It specifically pertains to those preparations intended for the manufacture of beverages that do not fit into the more narrowly defined sibling categories. These are typically ingredients or mixtures used as bases or components in the creation of non-alcoholic beverages, where the primary function is to impart flavor, texture, color, or nutritional value when combined with other ingredients, such as water or milk.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. HTS 2106.90.99.71 covers preparations containing high-intensity sweeteners like aspartame or saccharin, and HTS 2106.90.99.72 includes preparations with sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. Therefore, HTS 2106.90.99.73 is reserved for beverage preparations that do not contain these specific sweetening agents as their primary defining characteristic or in the specified quantities that would warrant classification under the other subheadings.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under HTS 2106.90.99.73. Classification within this category requires a careful examination of the product's composition and intended use. If a preparation for beverages contains ingredients not covered by the specific sweetening agent categories, or if its primary purpose is not solely as a sweetener but rather as a complex flavor or nutritional base for beverage production, it would likely fall under this residual "Other" classification. Examples might include flavor concentrates for soft drinks that do not rely on high-intensity sweeteners or cane/beet sugar as the primary component, or certain powdered mixes for functional beverages where the primary focus is not sweetness.