Import trade restrictions for 2104100000 80
This table contains information on trade restrictions for the import of goods into the EU and the EU into third countries. The table contains information on trade restrictions which are imposed due to customs unions, preferences, tariff quotas, customs unions, veterinary controls, third country duties and non-preferential tariff quotas.
| Origin country | Start | Duty / Tax | Legal base Measure type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
XL | Melilla XL | 01-01-1999 | 0 % | Accession act0001/85 Tariff preference 142 |
| Türkiye TR | 01-01-2006 | 0 % | Customs union duty 106 | |
| Occupied palestinian Territory PS | 01-01-2012 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
2027 | GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance) 2027 | 01-01-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
2005 | GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms) 2005 | 01-01-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Moldova, Republic of MD | 01-01-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Ukraine UA | 01-01-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Ecuador EC | 01-01-2017 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
2080 | OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) 2080 | 01-01-2021 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Ghana GH | 01-01-2027 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Liechtenstein LI | 01-02-2005 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Switzerland CH | 01-02-2005 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
XS | Serbia XS | 01-02-2010 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Japan JP | 01-02-2020 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Tunisia TN | 01-03-1998 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Peru PE | 01-03-2013 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| North Macedonia MK | 01-04-2004 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Lebanon LB | 01-04-2006 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Albania AL | 01-04-2009 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Kosovo XK | 01-04-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Montenegro ME | 01-05-2010 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| New Zealand NZ | 01-05-2024 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Egypt EG | 01-06-2010 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
XC | Ceuta XC | 01-07-1991 | 0 % | Accession act0001/85 Tariff preference 142 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina BA | 01-07-2008 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Jordan JO | 01-07-2008 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| San Marino SM | 01-07-2008 | 0 % | Customs union duty 106 | |
| Andorra AD | 01-07-2008 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Korea, Republic of (South Korea) KR | 01-07-2011 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Mexico MX | 01-07-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Kenya KE | 01-07-2024 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Syria SY | 01-08-1994 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Colombia CO | 01-08-2013 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
2200 | Central America 2200 | 01-08-2013 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Algeria DZ | 01-09-2005 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Georgia GE | 01-09-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Ivory Coast CI | 02-12-2019 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Cameroon CM | 04-08-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
1035 | SADC EPA 1035 | 10-10-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| South Africa ZA | 10-10-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Armenia AM | 10-10-2026 – 11-10-2028 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
1034 | Eastern and Southern Africa States 1034 | 14-05-2012 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Ghana GH | 15-12-2016 – 31-12-2026 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Israel IL | 16-05-2023 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Solomon Islands SB | 17-05-2020 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Papua New Guinea PG | 20-12-2009 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods 1006 | 21-09-2017 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Canada CA | 21-09-2017 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Fiji FJ | 28-07-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
1033 | CARIFORUM 1033 | 29-12-2008 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Samoa WS | 31-12-2018 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| United States US | 01-07-2026 | 2.9 % | Preferential tariff quota 143 | |
| Faroe Islands FO | 01-01-1997 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
2012 | EEA - European Economic Area 2012 | 01-01-2008 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
2020 | GSP - General arrangements 2020 | 01-01-2015 | 8 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Singapore SG | 01-01-2027 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Chile CL | 01-02-2025 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
5500 | Mercosur 5500 | 01-05-2026 – 31-12-2026 | 10 % | Tariff preference 142 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-07-2000 | 11.5 % | Third country duty 103 |
| Viet Nam VN | 01-08-2020 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Singapore SG | 21-11-2022 – 31-12-2026 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| United Kingdom GB | 01-01-2021 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Morocco MA | 01-10-2012 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-11-2026 | 2 EUR | Union handling fee 800 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-11-2026 | 3 EUR | Low-value consignment customs duty 107 |
2000 | Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part. 2000 | 03-10-2025 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Belarus BY | 20-07-2025 | 50 % | Additional duties 695 | |
| Russian Federation RU | 20-07-2025 | 50 % | Additional duties 695 | |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 20-07-2025 | 50 % with Y155, otherwise 0 % | Additional duties 695 |
| Origin country | Start | Duty / Tax | Legal base Measure type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) KP | 16-09-2017 | Document required banned without it | Restriction on entry into free circulation 475 | |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 20-05-2023 | Document required banned without it | Import control - CITES 710 |
| North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) KP | 01-02-2018 | Document required banned without it | Import control on luxury goods 728 | |
| Faroe Islands FO | 01-08-2024 | Document required banned without it | Veterinary control 410 | |
| Greenland GL | 01-08-2024 | Document required banned without it | Veterinary control 410 | |
1008 | All third countries 1008 | 01-08-2024 | Document required banned without it | Veterinary control 410 |
| European Union EU | 14-11-2023 | Document required banned without it | Veterinary control 410 | |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-01-2022 | Document required banned without it | Import control of organic products 750 |
| Ukraine UA | 24-06-2026 | Document required banned without it | Import control 762 | |
| Ukraine UA | 24-06-2026 | Document required banned without it | Import control 760 |
Explanation of trade restrictions
Erga Omnes means "for all".
Third countries are countries that are not part of the EU.
GSP means "Generalised System of Preferences".
GSP Plus means "Generalised System of Preferences Plus".
European Economic Area (EEA) means all EU member states and Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
OCTs stands for "Overseas Countries and Territories". They are countries and territories that are not part of the EU. More information
CARIFORUM is a regional economic integration organisation comprising 15 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries and the Dominican Republic.
SADC EPA stands for "Southern African Development Community - Economic Partnership Agreement".
Duty means "customs duties".
Estimate the import cost for 210410
- Customs value €1,000.00
- Customs duty 11.5 % €115.00
- Additional duties 0 % to 50 %, depending on the producer or certificate not included
- Import VAT 19 % €211.85
- Total €1,326.85
Specific duties (per kg, per item) and rates that depend on the producer are not in the total.
Documents and checks for United Kingdom
An estimate only. The customs value is the price including transport and insurance to the EU border. Excise duties, other fees and producer-specific anti-dumping rates are not included. Preferential rates need valid proof of origin. Country groups and exclusions: TARIC, as of November 2026.
Export measures for 2104100000
What applies when these goods leave the EU: export controls, dual-use and other authorisations, bans per destination and the supplementary unit of the export declaration.
| Destination | Start | Duty / Tax | Legal base Measure type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1008 | All third countries 1008 | 20-05-2023 | Document required banned without it | Export control - CITES 715 |
| Belarus BY | 01-07-2024 | Document required banned without it | Export control on luxury goods 718 | |
| Russian Federation RU | 24-06-2023 | Document required banned without it | Export control on luxury goods 718 | |
| North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) KP | 28-06-2018 | Document required banned without it | Export control on luxury goods 718 |
History
Duty rates and measures for this code over time (yearly snapshots).
Preferential rules of origin for 2104100000
What the goods must meet to count as originating in a partner country and get the preferential duty, per agreement.
Autonomous Trade Preferences (Western Balkans) · Kosovo
EU-Chile Association Agreement · Chile
EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement · Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
EU-Algeria Association Agreement · Algeria
EEA/EFTA agreements (Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Faroe Islands) · Faroe Islands, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland
EU-Egypt Association Agreement · Egypt
EU-Georgia DCFTA · Georgia
EU-Iceland FTA · Iceland
EU-Jordan Association Agreement · Jordan
EU-Lebanon Association Agreement · Lebanon
EU-Morocco Association Agreement · Morocco
EU-Moldova DCFTA · Moldova
Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Convention · Albania, Andorra, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Egypt, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Switzerland, Türkiye
EU-Tunisia Association Agreement · Tunisia
EU-Ukraine DCFTA · Ukraine
Soups and broths and preparations therefor / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except prepared or preserved vegetables of headings 2002 to 2005
EPA CARIFORUM
EPA Pacific · Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands
EU-Mexico Global Agreement · Mexico
EU-Palestine Interim Association Agreement · Palestine
EPA SADC · South Africa
Soups and broths and preparations therefor / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading except prepared or preserved vegetables of heading Nos 2002 to 2005
EU-Korea FTA · South Korea
EU-Central America Association Agreement
Soups and broths and preparations therefore / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except prepared or preserved vegetables of headings 2002 to 2005
EU-Canada CETA · Canada
A change from any other subheading, provided that: (a) the net weight of non-originating sugar used in production does not exceed 20 per cent of the net weight of the product, and (b) the net weight of non-originating material of Chapter 4 used in production does not exceed 20 per cent of the net weight of the product.
EPA Eastern and Southern Africa
Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included / or: Manufacture in which: all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product; the value of any materials of Chapter 17 used does not exceed 30 % of the ex-works price of the product
EU Market Access Regulation (EPA) · Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya
Soups and broths and preparations therefore / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading except prepared or preserved vegetables of heading Nos 2002 to 2005
Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP, GSP+, EBA) · Armenia, India, Kenya, Pakistan, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Syria, Vietnam
Miscellaneous edible preparations; except for: / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product, in which: the individual weight of sugar [11] and of the materials of Chapter 4 used does not exceed 40 % of the weight of the final product, and the total combined weight of sugar [12] and the materials of Chapter 4 used does not exceed 60 % of the weight of final product
EU-Israel Association Agreement · Israel
— Soups and broths and preparations therefor / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except prepared or preserved vegetables of heading Nos 2002 to 2005
— Homogenised composite food preparations / or: The rule for the heading in which the product would be classified in bulk shall apply
EU-Japan EPA · Japan
CTH
EU-Singapore FTA · Singapore
Miscellaneous edible preparations; except for / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product, in which: the individual weight of sugar [11] and of the materials of Chapter 4 used does not exceed 20 % of the weight of the final product, and the total combined weight of sugar [12] and the materials of Chapter 4 used does not exceed 40 % of the weight of final product
EU-Viet Nam FTA · Vietnam
Miscellaneous edible preparations; except for: / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product, in which: the individual weight of the materials of Chapter 4 used does not exceed 20 % of the weight of the final product; the individual weight of sugar used does not exceed 40 % of the weight of the final products; and the total combined weight of sugar and the materials of Chapter 4 used does not exceed 50 % of the weight of the final product.
Source: European Commission, Access2Markets (CC BY 4.0, shortened). The text of the agreement prevails. Access2Markets
Legal and explanatory notes for 2104100000
Notes to chapter 21
Notes 1. This chapter does not cover: (a) mixed vegetables of heading 0712; (b) roasted coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion (heading 0901); (c) flavoured tea (heading 0902); (d) spices or other products of headings 0904 to 0910; (e) food preparations, other than the products described in heading 2103 or 2104, containing more than 20 % by weight of sausage, meat, meat offal, blood, insects, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or any combination thereof (Chapter 16); (f) products of heading 2404; (g) yeast put up as a medicament or other products of heading 3003 or 3004; or (h) prepared enzymes of heading 3507. 2. Extracts of the substitutes referred to in note 1(b) are to be classified in heading 2101. 3. For the purposes of heading 2104, the expression ‘homogenised composite food preparations’ means preparations consisting of a finely homogenised mixture of two or more basic ingredients such as meat, fish, vegetables, fruit or nuts, put up for retail sale as food suitable for infants or young children or for dietetic purposes, in containers of a net weight content not exceeding 250 g. For the application of this definition, no account is to be taken of small quantities of any ingredients which may be added to the mixture for seasoning, preservation or other purposes. Such preparations may contain a small quantity of visible pieces of ingredients. Additional notes 1. For the purposes of subheadings 2106 10 20 and 2106 90 92, the term ‘starch’ also covers starch breakdown products. 2. For the purposes of subheading 2106 90 20, ‘compound alcoholic preparations, other than those based on odoriferous substances, of a kind used for the manufacture of beverages’ means those preparations having an alcoholic strength by volume of more than 0,5 % vol. 3. For the purposes of subheading 2106 90 30, the term ‘isoglucose’ means the product obtained from glucose or its polymers with a content by weight in the dry state of at least 10 % fructose. 4. For products of subheadings 2106 90 30 and 2106 90 59, the sucrose content, including other sugars expressed as sucrose, is to be determined by the refractometry method (expressed in degrees Brix in accordance with the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 974/2014 (89)). 5. Other food preparations presented in measured doses, such as capsules, tablets, pastilles and pills, and which are intended for use as food supplements are to be classified under heading 2106, unless elsewhere specified or included. 6. Preparations with a basis of coffee, tea or maté or extracts, essences or concentrates thereof, with a sugar content of 97 % or more by weight, calculated on the dry matter, are excluded from classification under heading 2101 and are, in principle, to be classified in Chapter 17. The character of such products is no longer deemed to be determined by the coffee, tea or maté or extracts, essences or concentrates thereof.
Other explanatory notes for the chapter
Additional note 1 This additional note covers in particular maltodextrins.
Sources: Combined Nomenclature 2026, Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (CELEX 32025R1926), and the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature (CELEX 02019XC0329(02)-20260213). The section and chapter notes are legally binding; the explanatory notes are guidance. EUR-Lex
UK advance tariff rulings for 2104100000
Rulings of HM Revenue & Customs for goods with UK commodity codes that start like this EU code. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff, so these rulings are guidance for the EU.
- UK 2104100089 Valid Jul 25, 2024 to Jul 24, 2027 · Ruling 600011006 on GOV.UK
Wonton shrimp soup. This product comprises of four components packed into individual pots .The contents are concentrated Soup, noodles and chopped shrimp Wontons. The consumer adds water and the product in microwaved. The net weight of the soup one prepared is 258g. The product contains less than 20% shrimp Ingredients: Water Wheat Flour Tapioca Starch Salt Shrimp Rock Salt Sugar Sesame oil White Pepper Powder
Justification
Classification has been determined in accordance with the following: For the purposes of determining the commodity codes within which goods most appropriately fall, reg 3 (1) of The Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 sets out that the rules of interpretation contained in the following have effect – a. Part Two (Goods Classification Table Rules of Interpretation) of the Tariff of the United Kingdom (Reg 3(1)(a)); and b. Notes to a section or chapter of the Goods Classification Table (Reg 3(1)(b)) Classification has been determined in accordance with the following: General Interpretative Rules (GIR)s: GIR 1 has been used to classify this product by the terms of heading 2104: Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations GIR 6 has been used to classify this product by the terms of heading 210410: Soups and broths and preparations therefor 10 Digit code 2104100089: Other than monosodium glutamate in mixture or in solution, containing by dry weight 50% or more of monosodium glutamate Also classified in accordance with: Harmonised System Explanatory Notes to heading 2104
- UK 2104100089 Valid Oct 10, 2024 to Oct 9, 2027 · Ruling 600011274 on GOV.UK
Sambar mix 200g. This product is an Indian soup mix in dried form and packaged in sealed pouches. Add the dry mix ingredients to a saucepan and add hot water and simmer for six minutes and serve hot. Ingredients include: red gram dal, salt, mixed spices, sugar, vegetable fat, tamarind powder, curry leaves, mustard, bengal gram split, turmeric, tartaric acid, fenugreek, spice extract, asafoetida, natural colour. Put up for retail sale in sealed pouches.
Justification
Classification has been determined in accordance with the following: For the purposes of determining the commodity codes within which goods most appropriately fall, reg 3 (1) of The Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 sets out that the rules of interpretation contained in the following have effect – a. Part Two (Goods Classification Table Rules of Interpretation) of the Tariff of the United Kingdom (Reg 3(1)(a)); and b. Notes to a section or chapter of the Goods Classification Table (Reg 3(1)(b)) Classification has been determined in accordance with the following: General Interpretative Rules (GIR)s: GIR 1 has been used to classify this product by the terms of heading 2104: Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations. GIR 5b has been used to identify the type of packaging GIR 6 has been used to classify this product by the terms of heading 210410: Soups and broths and preparations therefor 10 Digit code 2104100089: Other than monosodium glutamate in mixture or in solution, containing by dry weight 50% or more of monosodium glutamate Also classified in accordance with: Harmonised System Explanatory …
Source: HM Revenue & Customs, Advance Tariff Rulings. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Restrictions and flags for 210410
- Russia sanctions: export ban Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XVIII 21041000
Covers only part of the goods under this code (act names 21041000).
Art. 3h, luxury goods, banned above EUR 300 per item unless the annex says otherwise. only part of the code: Soups and broths and preparations therefor
Read the act on EUR-Lex
For orientation only. Check the act before you rely on a flag; thresholds, derogations and exceptions are not shown in full.
Tariff quotas for 210410
- Critical 09.9016 Origin: United States
US - Food preparations of Chapter 21
Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027
245,267,080 KilogramsBalance left (98.1%)Volume 250,000,000
Source: European Commission, tariff quota reports, as of Oct 30, 2026. Balances change daily.
EU trade in 2025 for 210410
- Extra-EU imports
- €100.2M
- 23,244 t
- Extra-EU exports
- €337.9M
Top origin countries by import value
United Kingdom €27.7M
Switzerland €23.7M
Japan €12.3M
Thailand €6.3M
Türkiye €5.6M
CN8 codes below this code: 1. Source: Eurostat, Comext, CC BY 4.0, processed by hscode.info. Confidential trade is not allocated to codes.
Tariff changes for 210410 since 2016
- Mar 2020 2 codes Code removed
- Mar 2020 4 codes Code added
Month-by-month comparison of the European Commission’s TARIC extractions. Seasonal entry prices left out.
UK import duty for 210410
- 10%
Third-country duties of all UK commodity codes under this HS subheading. Source: UK Department for Business and Trade, as of Nov 2, 2026. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff.
Import VAT in the EU
- Austria 20 % maybe 10 %
- Belgium 21 % maybe 6 %
- Bulgaria 20 %
- Croatia 25 %
- Cyprus 19 %
- Czechia 21 % maybe 12 %
- Denmark 25 %
- Estonia 24 %
- Finland 25.5 % maybe 13.5 %
- France 20 % maybe 5.5 %
- Germany 19 % maybe 7 %
- Greece 24 % maybe 13 %
- Hungary 27 %
- Ireland 23 %
- Italy 22 % maybe 10 %
- Latvia 21 % maybe 12 %
- Lithuania 21 %
- Luxembourg 17 % maybe 3 %
- Malta 18 %
- Netherlands 21 % maybe 9 %
- Poland 23 % maybe 5 %
- Portugal 23 %
- Romania 21 % maybe 11 %
- Slovakia 23 % maybe 19 %
- Slovenia 22 % maybe 9.5 %
- Spain 21 % maybe 10 %
- Sweden 25 % maybe 6 %
Standard rate per member state, on the customs value, the duty and transport to the destination. Reduced rates often depend on the use or the buyer and apply only where the country provides them for these goods. Source: European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database, as of Nov 2, 2026.
Rules of origin
Preferential rules of origin for subheading 210410 depend on the trade agreement. The Commission publishes them in Access2Markets.
Rules of origin on Access2MarketsInformation
When importing or exporting "Soups and broths and preparations therefor", it is crucial to have the correct HS code or TARIC code. The HS code 2104100000 80 serves as the standard code for this product, ensuring that the appropriate duties and taxes are applied when crossing international borders.
To ensure your business transactions run smoothly when importing or exporting "Soups and broths and preparations therefor", consider the following points:
- Inform yourself about the specific import and export regulations in the countries involved. This includes possible restrictions, taxes, and duties applicable to "Soups and broths and preparations therefor".
- Check if any additional licenses, permits, or certificates are required to import "Soups and broths and preparations therefor" into the destination country or export it from the country of origin.
- Make sure your trading partners have valid identification numbers, such as EORI numbers (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) in the EU, to streamline trade and minimize delays.
- Ensure that all trade- and customs-related documents (such as commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and insurance policies) are accurately completed and adhere to the respective national regulations.
- Keep an eye on the current exchange rates, as well as packaging, shipping, and insurance costs, to accurately calculate trade costs.
In summary, the HS code or TARIC code for "Soups and broths and preparations therefor" is 2104100000 80. Make sure you accurately use this code in all your trade and customs documents to guarantee smooth and hassle-free transactions. With these tips, you'll be better prepared for the challenges of international trade and can successfully import and export "Soups and broths and preparations therefor".
HS Code structure
1. Chapter
There are 21 different sections, which are divided into 96 chapters. Exceptional chapters include chapter 77, which is reserved for future use, chapters 98 and 99, which are limited at national level, and chapter 99, which is a specific code for temporary changes. In the example above, chapter 21 was selected for miscellaneous edible preparations
2. Heading
The heading determines the specific category within a certain chapter. In the example above, the 04 refers to Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations.
3. Subheading
The last two digits of the international harmonized code are more specific and define subcategories of products. In the example above, the 10 refers to Soups and broths and preparations therefor.
HS Code tree structure
2100000000 80
Chapter MISCELLANEOUS EDIBLE PREPARATIONS
2104000000 80
Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations
2104100000 80
- Soups and broths and preparations therefor
2104100011 10
- - Containing tomato
2104100011 80
- - - Monosodium glutamate in mixture or in solution, containing by dry weight 50 % or more of monosodium glutamate
2104100019 80
- - - Other
2104100081 10
- - Other
2104100081 80
- - - Monosodium glutamate in mixture or in solution, containing by dry weight 50 % or more of monosodium glutamate
2104100089 80
- - - Other
2104200000 80
- Homogenised composite food preparations
2104200011 80
- - Monosodium glutamate in mixture or in solution, containing by dry weight 50 % or more of monosodium glutamate
2104200090 80
- - Other