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GOODS ACROSS BORDERS

HS HEADING 2106

Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included

In plain English

This heading covers food preparations that are not specified or included elsewhere. One category includes protein, concentrates, and textured protein substances. The remaining food preparations fall into a separate category not listed in the first group.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (2)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

2106.10

Protein; concentrates and textured protein substances

2106.90

Food preparations; n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10

Covered items classified under 2106

Chapter 21 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 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 database

Other headings in Chapter 21

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