What does HTS Chapter 21 cover?

Chapter 21 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers miscellaneous edible preparations. It contains 6 four-digit headings and 116 tariff lines.

What is the duty rate for Chapter 21 goods?

General duty rates from 2.5% to 20%, with 13 duty-free lines; 39 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.

How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 21?

Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.

Chapter 21

HTS codes for miscellaneous food preparations

Miscellaneous edible preparations.

Headings: 6
Tariff lines: 116
General duty: General duty rates from 2.5% to 20%, with 13 duty-free lines; 39 lines carry a specific or compound duty

Headings in Chapter 21

2101Extracts, essences and concentrates, of coffee, tea or maté and preparations with a basis of these products or with a basis of coffee, tea or maté; roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof25
2102Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell microorganisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading 3002); prepared baking powders5
2103Sauces and preparations therefore; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard17
2104Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenized composite food preparations5
2105Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa7
2106Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included57

Documents required to import Chapter 21 goods

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

Commercial InvoiceRequired
Packing ListRequired
Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
FDA Prior NoticeRequired
Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival
Phytosanitary CertificateConditional
Required for plant-based products

Common questions

What does HTS Chapter 21 cover?: Chapter 21 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers miscellaneous edible preparations. It contains 6 four-digit headings and 116 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for Chapter 21 goods?: General duty rates from 2.5% to 20%, with 13 duty-free lines; 39 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.
How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 21?: Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.