## Common ground
All options are food products designed to replace a full meal, typically in powdered or ready-to-drink form.
## Options at a glance
**1806.90 – Cocoa-based**
- **Defining trait:** Contains cocoa as the primary flavor or ingredient base.
- **Typical examples:** Chocolate-flavored meal replacement shakes.
- **Best fit when:** Product is primarily defined by cocoa or chocolate taste and ingredients.
**1901.90 – Dairy-based**
- **Defining trait:** Built on milk or dairy products as the main ingredient.
- **Typical examples:** Shakes with whey, casein, or milk powder as base.
- **Best fit when:** The product’s primary protein or texture comes from dairy.
**2101.12 – Coffee-based**
- **Defining trait:** Uses coffee as the dominant flavor or base ingredient.
- **Typical examples:** Coffee-flavored meal replacement mixes with espresso-like taste.
- **Best fit when:** Product is clearly coffee-flavored and intended to mimic coffee drinks.
**2101.20 – Tea/ maté-based**
- **Defining trait:** Based on tea, green tea, or maté as the core ingredient or flavor.
- **Typical examples:** Matcha or yerba mate-infused meal shakes.
- **Best fit when:** The product contains significant tea or maté extract and taste.
**2104.10 – Soup/broth-based**
- **Defining trait:** Formulated as a savory, liquid meal with soup or broth as base.
- **Typical examples:** Vegetable broth-based meal replacements.
- **Best fit when:** Product is savory, not sweet, and resembles a hot soup.
**2106.10 – Protein shake**
- **Defining trait:** Designed primarily for high protein content, often for muscle building.
- **Typical examples:** Whey or plant-based protein shakes marketed to athletes.
- **Best fit when:** The product emphasizes protein content and fitness use.
**2106.90 – Other unspecified**
- **Defining trait:** Does not fit any of the above categories.
- **Typical examples:** Fruit-flavored, plant-based, or unique blends without dominant flavor or base.
- **Best fit when:** No single ingredient or flavor dominates; no clear category match.
## Key differences
| Option | Base Ingredient | Flavor Focus | Form | Primary Use Case |
|-------|------------------|--------------|------|-------------------|
| 1806.90 | Cocoa | Chocolate | Sweet | Sweet meal replacement |
| 1901.90 | Milk/dairy | Neutral/sweet | Sweet | Dairy-based nutrition |
| 2101.12 | Coffee | Coffee | Sweet/savory | Energy boost |
| 2101.20 | Tea/mate | Herbal/earthy | Sweet/savory | Refreshing, low-sugar |
| 2104.10 | Broth/soup | Savory | Hot soup-like | Low-calorie, savory meal |
| 2106.10 | Protein isolate | Neutral | Sweet | Fitness/athletic use |
| 2106.90 | Varies | Varies | Varies | General or unique use |
## How to choose
- Is the product primarily chocolate or cocoa-based? → 1806.90
- Does it contain milk, whey, or dairy as main ingredient? → 1901.90
- Is coffee the dominant flavor or base? → 2101.12
- Is tea or maté the key ingredient or flavor? → 2101.20
- Is it savory and soup-like in texture/taste? → 2104.10
- Is it marketed for high protein and fitness? → 2106.10
- Does it not fit any of the above? → 2106.90
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- A cocoa-flavored shake with dairy may fit both 1806.90 and 1901.90. Choose based on **dominant ingredient**.
- A coffee-based protein shake could be 2101.12 or 2106.10. Prioritize **main function**: flavor vs. protein.
- If no clear dominant trait, use 2106.90 as fallback.
- No priority rule is specified; user should pick based on the product’s **main purpose or defining feature**