Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included — HTS 2106
Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included
Chapter 21 › Heading 2106
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 2106 is a broad category for food preparations that are not described more specifically elsewhere in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It can include mixed or formulated food products, ingredients, concentrates, and other edible preparations, but the heading is not a catch-all: a product may belong in another heading if the HTS describes its ingredients, form, or use more specifically.
To reach the correct 8-digit statistical tariff number, first confirm that heading 2106 is appropriate, then identify the product’s relevant subheading. The schedule commonly narrows the category by the preparation’s material or composition, such as whether it contains particular ingredients, and by its type or intended use. Review the product’s complete ingredient formula, physical form, packaging, and labeling against the wording and legal notes for the available subheadings.
What to check
- Confirm that no other HTS heading specifically describes the product before using heading 2106.
- Compare the full ingredient list, including mixtures, extracts, additives, and carriers, with each 2106 subheading’s wording.
- Check whether the product’s form, such as powder, liquid, concentrate, or ready-to-eat preparation, affects the classification.
- Review the relevant chapter notes, heading notes, and subheading structure rather than relying only on a product name or marketing description.
- Verify the final 8-digit code with current official HTS data and, when the facts are uncertain, obtain a customs broker’s or binding-ruling analysis.
HTS heading 2106 summary
Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2106.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2106.10.00.00 👉 | Protein concentrates and textured protein substances | 6.4% | Free | 20% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 2106?
Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.