## Common ground
All options are types of ice cream mix, used to make frozen desserts.
## Options at a glance
**1806.20 – Chocolate, large containers**
- **Defining trait:** Contains chocolate/cocoa and sold in containers over 2 kg.
- **Typical examples:** Bulk chocolate ice cream base in 5 kg plastic tubs.
- **Best fit when:** Large commercial use, bulk packaging, chocolate flavor.
**1806.90 – Chocolate, other**
- **Defining trait:** Chocolate/cocoa-based but not in large containers (≤2 kg) or not meeting other criteria.
- **Typical examples:** Small chocolate ice cream mix in 1 kg cartons or single-use pouches.
- **Best fit when:** Retail or home use, smaller packaging, chocolate flavor.
**1901.90 – Milk/cream based**
- **Defining trait:** Based on milk or cream, regardless of flavor (e.g., vanilla, plain).
- **Typical examples:** Vanilla ice cream mix made with dairy cream.
- **Best fit when:** Non-chocolate, dairy-rich base; no added cocoa or coffee.
**2101.12 – Coffee-flavored**
- **Defining trait:** Flavored specifically with coffee (not chocolate or fruit).
- **Typical examples:** Ice cream mix with real coffee or espresso powder.
- **Best fit when:** Coffee taste is the primary flavor, no cocoa or dairy dominance.
**2106.90 – Powdered strawberry/vanilla**
- **Defining trait:** In powdered form; specifically strawberry or vanilla.
- **Typical examples:** Dry mix packets for strawberry or vanilla ice cream.
- **Best fit when:** Dry, ready-to-mix powder; flavor is vanilla or strawberry.
## Key differences
| Option | Flavor Focus | Form | Packaging Size | Cocoa Presence |
|--------------|------------------|-------------|----------------|----------------|
| 1806.20 | Chocolate | Liquid/semi-solid | >2 kg | Yes |
| 1806.90 | Chocolate | Liquid/semi-solid | ≤2 kg | Yes |
| 1901.90 | Milk/cream base | Liquid/semi-solid | Any | No |
| 2101.12 | Coffee | Liquid/semi-solid | Any | No |
| 2106.90 | Strawberry/Vanilla | Powdered | Any | No |
## How to choose
- Is it chocolate-based? → Yes: go to 1806.20 or 1806.90
- Is it over 2 kg in container? → Yes: 1806.20; No: 1806.90
- Is it milk/cream based and not chocolate or coffee? → Yes: 1901.90
- Is the main flavor coffee? → Yes: 2101.12
- Is it powdered and vanilla or strawberry? → Yes: 2106.90
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- A chocolate mix in a 1 kg container fits both 1806.20 and 1806.90 — use size to decide.
- A coffee-flavored mix with cocoa may be misclassified; prioritize flavor over ingredients.
- Powdered vanilla mix is only under 2106.90 if it’s specifically vanilla or strawberry.
- No option covers non-chocolate, non-coffee, non-strawberry/vanilla powdered mixes — use 1901.90 as fallback if dairy-based