2106.90.99.75 - Non-dairy coffee whiteners

This HTS classification, 2106.90.99.75, specifically designates "Non-dairy coffee whiteners." These are preparations designed to impart a creamy texture and lighter color to coffee and other beverages, but crucially, they are formulated without any dairy-derived ingredients. Their composition typically involves vegetable oils, sweeteners, emulsifiers, and stabilizers, mimicking the function of traditional dairy creamers.

When classifying goods within the broader "Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included" chapter, it's important to differentiate this category. For instance, while other coffee additives or beverage enhancers might exist, this code is exclusively for products explicitly labeled or presented as non-dairy coffee whiteners. It stands apart from sibling categories such as "Other cream or milk substitutes" (2106.90.99.80) which may have broader applications beyond coffee, or "Confectionery (including gum) containing synthetic sweetening agents" (2106.90.99.85) which are sweet treats rather than beverage enhancers.

As this is a terminal classification within the HTS, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, practical classification relies on identifying products whose primary function and composition align with the definition of non-dairy coffee whiteners. This typically involves assessing product labeling, ingredient lists, and intended use to ensure it is not classifiable under a more specific heading or a different subheading that captures a distinct characteristic or purpose.