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HS CHAPTER 21

Miscellaneous edible preparations

CHAPTER

21

Miscellaneous edible preparations

Common items in this chapter

  • Coffee extracts and essences (2101)
  • Yeasts (2102)
  • Sauces and seasoning mixes (2103)
  • Soups and broths (2104)
  • Ice cream (2105)
  • Food preparations not elsewhere specified — incl. protein supplements (2106)

Classification notes

Large catch-all chapter. Food supplements, sports-nutrition products, and functional-food powders typically sit in 2106.90. Many destinations impose a supplement-registration step (e.g., Health Canada NHPD, Singapore HSA).

Frequent misclassification

Protein powders: 2106.10 (concentrate) or 2106.90 (formulated supplement). Coffee creamers: Chapter 04 if > 60% dairy, Chapter 21 otherwise. Cocoa-based 2106 preparations may shift to Chapter 18 if cocoa-powder-dominant.

Binding tariff ruling database

If you need certainty on classification, request a binding tariff ruling from your destination country's customs authority. The link below leads to the relevant ruling database.

Binding tariff ruling database
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