Homogenized composite food preparations under 210420 are finely homogenized mixtures of two or more ingredients — typically meat, vegetables, or fruit — put up for retail sale as infant or young-child food, usually in small containers. An ordinary soup or broth, even if smooth, classifies under 210410 unless it is specifically formulated and marketed as infant food. Packaging, labeling, and the product's intended consumer are key classification indicators.

Dry soup mixes and bouillon cubes intended to be reconstituted as soup or broth classify under 210410 as preparations for soups and broths. Products that function primarily as flavor enhancers or seasoning bases — rather than as the soup itself — may instead fall under the sauces and condiments heading. The intended end use and the product's composition guide the determination.