Heading 2106
HTS code 2106 — Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included
- Tariff lines
- 57
- General duty
- General duty rates from 4.8% to 10%, with 1 duty-free line; 28 lines carry a specific or compound duty
Tariff lines under heading 2106
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2106.10.0000 | Protein concentrates and textured protein substances (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included) | 6.4% | kg |
| 2106.90.0300 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Products derived from the dried milk, dried buttermilk or dried whey of subheadings 0402.10, 0402.21.05, 0402.21.25, 0402.21.30, 0402.21.50, 0403.90.41, 0403.90.45, 0404.10.50 or 0404.10.90, which contain not over 5.5 percent by weight of butterfat and which are mixed with other ingredients including, but not limited to sugar, if such mixtures contain over 16 percent milk solids by weight, are capable of being further processed or mixed with similar ingredients and are not prepared for marketing to the retail consumer in the identical form and package in which imported) | 2.9¢/kg | kg |
| 2106.90.0600 | Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Products derived from the dried milk, dried buttermilk or dried whey of subheadings 0402.10, 0402.21.05, 0402.21.25, 0402.21.30, 0402.21.50, 0403.90.41, 0403.90.45, 0404.10.50 or 0404.10.90, which contain not over 5.5 percent by weight of butterfat and which are mixed with other ingredients including, but not limited to sugar, if such mixtures contain over 16 percent milk solids by weight, are capable of being further processed or mixed with similar ingredients and are not prepared for marketing to the retail consumer in the identical form and package in which imported) | 2.9¢/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 2106.90.0900 | Other (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Products derived from the dried milk, dried buttermilk or dried whey of subheadings 0402.10, 0402.21.05, 0402.21.25, 0402.21.30, 0402.21.50, 0403.90.41, 0403.90.45, 0404.10.50 or 0404.10.90, which contain not over 5.5 percent by weight of butterfat and which are mixed with other ingredients including, but not limited to sugar, if such mixtures contain over 16 percent milk solids by weight, are capable of being further processed or mixed with similar ingredients and are not prepared for marketing to the retail consumer in the identical form and package in which imported) | 86.2¢/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 2106.90.1200 | Containing not over 20 percent of alcohol by weight (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Compound alcoholic preparations of an alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 0.5 percent vol., of a kind used for the manufacture of beverages) | 4.2¢/kg + 1.9% | kg |
| 2106.90.1500 | Containing over 20 percent but not over 50 percent of alcohol by weight (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Compound alcoholic preparations of an alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 0.5 percent vol., of a kind used for the manufacture of beverages) | 8.4¢/kg + 1.9% | kg |
| 2106.90.1800 | Containing over 50 percent of alcohol by weight (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Compound alcoholic preparations of an alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 0.5 percent vol., of a kind used for the manufacture of beverages) | 17¢/kg + 1.9% | kg |
| 2106.90.2200 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Butter substitutes, whether in liquid or solid state, containing over 15 percent by weight of butter or other fats or oils derived from milk > Containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids > Butter substitutes containing over 45 percent by weight of butterfat) | 15.4¢/kg | kg |
| 2106.90.2400 | Described in additional U.S. note 14 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Butter substitutes, whether in liquid or solid state, containing over 15 percent by weight of butter or other fats or oils derived from milk > Containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids > Butter substitutes containing over 45 percent by weight of butterfat) | 15.4¢/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 2106.90.2600 | Other (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Butter substitutes, whether in liquid or solid state, containing over 15 percent by weight of butter or other fats or oils derived from milk > Containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids > Butter substitutes containing over 45 percent by weight of butterfat) | $1.996/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 2106.90.2800 | Other (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Butter substitutes, whether in liquid or solid state, containing over 15 percent by weight of butter or other fats or oils derived from milk > Containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids) | 13.1¢/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 2106.90.3200 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Butter substitutes, whether in liquid or solid state, containing over 15 percent by weight of butter or other fats or oils derived from milk > Other > Butter substitutes containing over 45 percent by weight of butterfat) | 15.4¢/kg | kg |
| 2106.90.3400 | Described in additional U.S. note 14 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Butter substitutes, whether in liquid or solid state, containing over 15 percent by weight of butter or other fats or oils derived from milk > Other > Butter substitutes containing over 45 percent by weight of butterfat) | 15.4¢/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 2106.90.3600 | Other (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Butter substitutes, whether in liquid or solid state, containing over 15 percent by weight of butter or other fats or oils derived from milk > Other > Butter substitutes containing over 45 percent by weight of butterfat) | $1.996/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 2106.90.3800 | Other (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Butter substitutes, whether in liquid or solid state, containing over 15 percent by weight of butter or other fats or oils derived from milk > Other) | 13.1¢/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 2106.90.3900 | Artificially sweetened cough drops (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other) | Free | kg |
| 2106.90.4200 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Syrups derived from cane or beet sugar, containing added coloring but not added flavoring matter) | 3.6606¢/kg of total sugars | kg |
| 2106.90.4400 | Described in additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 17 andentered pursuant to its provisions (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Syrups derived from cane or beet sugar, containing added coloring but not added flavoring matter) | 3.6606¢/kg of total sugars | kg |
| 2106.90.4600 | Other (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Syrups derived from cane or beet sugar, containing added coloring but not added flavoring matter) | 35.74¢/kg | kg |
| 2106.90.4800 | Orange juice (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Fruit or vegetable juices, fortified with vitamins or minerals) | 7.85¢/liter | liters |
| 2106.90.5200 | Juice of any single fruit or vegetable (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Fruit or vegetable juices, fortified with vitamins or minerals > Other) | The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009 | liters |
| 2106.90.5400 | Mixtures of juices (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Fruit or vegetable juices, fortified with vitamins or minerals > Other) | The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009 | liters |
| 2106.90.5830 | Containing sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beets (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Of gelatin > Put up for retail sale) | 4.8% | kg |
| 2106.90.5850 | Other (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Of gelatin > Put up for retail sale) | 4.8% | kg |
| 2106.90.5870 | Containing sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beets (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Of gelatin > Other) | 4.8% | kg |
| 2106.90.5890 | Other (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Of gelatin > Other) | 4.8% | kg |
| 2106.90.6200 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids) | 10% | kg |
| 2106.90.6400 | Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids > Other, dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4) | 10% | kg, kg cmsc |
| 2106.90.6600 | Other (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids > Other, dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4) | 70.4¢/kg + 8.5% | kg, kg cmsc |
| 2106.90.6800 | Described in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids > Other > Blended syrups described in additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17) | 10% | kg, kg cmsc |
| 2106.90.7200 | Other (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids > Other > Blended syrups described in additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17) | 70.4¢/kg + 8.5% | kg, kg cmsc |
| 2106.90.7400 | Described in additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids > Other > Articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17) | 10% | kg, kg cmsc |
| 2106.90.7600 | Other (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids > Other > Articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17) | 70.4¢/kg + 8.5% | kg, kg cmsc |
| 2106.90.7800 | Described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids > Other > Articles containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17) | 10% | kg, kg cmsc |
| 2106.90.8000 | Other (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids > Other > Articles containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17) | 70.4¢/kg + 8.5% | kg, kg cmsc |
| 2106.90.8200 | Other (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids > Other) | 6.4% | kg, kg cmsc |
| 2106.90.8300 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Other) | 10% | kg |
| 2106.90.8500 | Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other, dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4) | 10% | kg |
| 2106.90.8700 | Other (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other, dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4) | 28.8¢/kg + 8.5% | kg |
| 2106.90.8900 | Described in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Blended syrups described in additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17) | 10% | kg |
| 2106.90.9100 | Other (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Blended syrups described in additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17) | 28.8¢/kg + 8.5% | kg |
| 2106.90.9200 | Described in additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17) | 10% | kg |
| 2106.90.9400 | Other (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17) | 28.8¢/kg + 8.5% | kg |
| 2106.90.9500 | Described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Articles containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17) | 10% | kg |
| 2106.90.9700 | Other (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Articles containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17) | 28.8¢/kg + 8.5% | kg |
| 2106.90.9971 | Containing high-intensity sweeteners (e.g., aspartame and/or saccharin (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Preparations for the manufacture of beverages) | 6.4% | kg |
| 2106.90.9972 | Containing sugar derived from sugar cane and/or sugar beets (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Preparations for the manufacture of beverages) | 6.4% | kg |
| 2106.90.9973 | Other (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Preparations for the manufacture of beverages) | 6.4% | kg |
| 2106.90.9975 | Non-dairy coffee whiteners (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other) | 6.4% | kg |
| 2106.90.9980 | Other cream or milk substitutes (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other) | 6.4% | kg |
| 2106.90.9985 | Confectionery (including gum) containing synthetic sweetening agents (e.g., saccharin) instead of sugar (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other) | 6.4% | kg |
| 2106.90.9987 | Herbal teas and herbal infusions comprising mixed herbs (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other) | 6.4% | kg |
| 2106.90.9988 | Flavored honey (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other) | 6.4% | kg |
| 2106.90.9990 | Canned (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other) | 6.4% | kg |
| 2106.90.9995 | Frozen (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other) | 6.4% | kg |
| 2106.90.9997 | Containing sugar derived from sugar cane and/or sugar beets (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other) | 6.4% | kg |
| 2106.90.9998 | Other (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other) | 6.4% | kg |
Documents required to import under 2106
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 is HTS code 2106?
- HTS heading 2106 covers food preparations not elsewhere specified or included. It sits in Chapter 21 (miscellaneous food preparations) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 57 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 2106?
- General duty rates from 4.8% to 10%, with 1 duty-free line; 28 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 2106 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related 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 thereof
- 2102Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell microorganisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading 3002); prepared baking powders
- 2103Sauces and preparations therefore; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard
- 2104Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenized composite food preparations
- 2105Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa