Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings, mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard
In plain English
This category covers sauces and their preparations, along with mixed condiments, mixed seasonings, and mustard products. The items are divided into specific groups based on their type. One group includes soy sauce, while another covers tomato ketchup and other tomato-based sauces. A separate group is designated for mustard flour, meal, and prepared mustard, with a final group capturing all other sauces, preparations, mixed condiments, and mixed seasonings.
6-digit subheadings (4)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Chapter 21 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
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.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 21
- 2101 — Extracts, essences, concentrates of coffee, tea or mate; preparations …
- 2102 — Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell micro-organisms, dead (…
- 2104 — Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food…
- 2105 — Ice cream and other edible ice; whether or not containing cocoa
- 2106 — Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included