Section 4: Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar; Tobacco
Chapter 21: Chapter 21
105 tariff codes in this chapter
| HTS Code | Description | General Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2101 | Extracts, essences and concentrates, of coffee, tea or maté and preparations with a basis of these p... | — |
| 2101.11 | Extracts, essences and concentrates: | — |
| 2101.11.21 | Instant coffee, not flavored | Free |
| 2101.11.29 | Other | Free |
| 2101.12 | Preparations with a basis of extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee: | — |
| 2101.12.32 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% |
| 2101.12.34 | Described in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% |
| 2101.12.38 | Other | 30.5¢/kg + 8.5% |
| 2101.12.44 | Described in additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% |
| 2101.12.48 | Other | 30.5¢/kg + 8.5% |
| 2101.12.54 | Described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% |
| 2101.12.58 | Other | 30.5¢/kg + 8.5% |
| 2101.12.90 | Other | 8.5% |
| 2101.20 | Extracts, essences and concentrates, of tea or maté, and preparations with a basis of these extracts... | — |
| 2101.20.20 | Extracts, essences and concentrates | Free |
| 2101.20.32 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% |
| 2101.20.34 | Described in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% |
| 2101.20.38 | Other | 30.5¢/kg + 8.5% |
| 2101.20.44 | Described in additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% |
| 2101.20.48 | Other | 30.5¢/kg + 8.5% |
| 2101.20.54 | Described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% |
| 2101.20.58 | Other | 30.5¢/kg + 8.5% |
| 2101.20.90 | Other | 8.5% |
| 2101.30.00 | Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof | 2.1¢/kg |
| 2102 | Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell microorganisms, dead (but not including vaccines of h... | — |
| 2102.10.00 | Active yeasts | 6.4% |
| 2102.20 | Inactive yeasts; other single-cell microorganisms, dead: | — |
| 2102.20.20 | Yeasts (except dried brewers' yeast) | 6.4% |
| 2102.20.40 | Dried brewers' yeast, crude | Free |
| 2102.20.60 | Other | 3.2% |
| 2102.30.00 | Prepared baking powders | Free |
| 2103 | Sauces and preparations therefore; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and... | — |
| 2103.10.00 | Soy sauce | 3% |
| 2103.20 | Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces: | — |
| 2103.20.20 | Tomato ketchup | 6% |
| 2103.20.40 | Other | 11.6% |
| 2103.30 | Mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard: | — |
| 2103.30.20 | Mustard flour and meal | Free |
| 2103.30.40 | Prepared mustard | 2.8¢/kg |
| 2103.90 | Other: | — |
| 2103.90.20 | Sauces derived or prepared from fish | Free |
| 2103.90.40 | Nonalcoholic preparations of yeast extract (other than sauces) | 3.2% |
| 2103.90.72 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 7.5% |
| 2103.90.74 | Described in additional U.S. note 4 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 7.5% |
| 2103.90.78 | Other | 30.5¢/kg + 6.4% |
| 2103.90.80 | Other | 6.4% |
| 2103.90.90 | Other | 6.4% |
| 2104 | Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenized composite food preparations: | — |
| 2104.10.00 | Soups and broths and preparations therefor | 3.2% |
| 2104.20 | Homogenized composite food preparations: | — |
| 2104.20.10 | Put up for retail sale as food suitable for infants or for dietetic purposes | 2.5% |
| 2104.20.50 | Put up for retail sale as food suitable for young children | 6.4% |
| 2105.00 | Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa: | — |
| 2105.00.05 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 20% |
| 2105.00.10 | Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 20% |
| 2105.00.20 | Other | 50.2¢/kg + 17% |
| 2105.00.25 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 20% |
| 2105.00.30 | Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 20% |
| 2105.00.40 | Other | 50.2¢/kg + 17% |
| 2105.00.50 | Other | 17% |
| 2106 | Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included: | — |
| 2106.10.00 | Protein concentrates and textured protein substances | 6.4% |
| 2106.90 | Other: | — |
| 2106.90.03 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 2.9¢/kg |
| 2106.90.06 | Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 2.9¢/kg |
| 2106.90.09 | Other | 86.2¢/kg |
| 2106.90.12 | Containing not over 20 percent of alcohol by weight | 4.2¢/kg + 1.9% |
| 2106.90.15 | Containing over 20 percent but not over 50 percent of alcohol by weight | 8.4¢/kg + 1.9% |
| 2106.90.18 | Containing over 50 percent of alcohol by weight | 17¢/kg + 1.9% |
| 2106.90.22 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 15.4¢/kg |
| 2106.90.24 | Described in additional U.S. note 14 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 15.4¢/kg |
| 2106.90.26 | Other | $1.996/kg |
| 2106.90.28 | Other | 13.1¢/kg |
| 2106.90.32 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 15.4¢/kg |
| 2106.90.34 | Described in additional U.S. note 14 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 15.4¢/kg |
| 2106.90.36 | Other | $1.996/kg |
| 2106.90.38 | Other | 13.1¢/kg |
| 2106.90.39 | Artificially sweetened cough drops | Free |
| 2106.90.42 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 3.6606¢/kg of total sugars |
| 2106.90.44 | Described in additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 17 andentered pursuant to its provisions | 3.6606¢/kg of total sugars |
| 2106.90.46 | Other | 35.74¢/kg |
| 2106.90.48 | Orange juice | 7.85¢/liter |
| 2106.90.52 | Juice of any single fruit or vegetable | The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009 |
| 2106.90.54 | Mixtures of juices | The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009 |
| 2106.90.58 | Of gelatin | 4.8% |
| 2106.90.62 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% |
| 2106.90.64 | Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% |
| 2106.90.66 | Other | 70.4¢/kg + 8.5% |
| 2106.90.68 | Described in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% |
| 2106.90.72 | Other | 70.4¢/kg + 8.5% |
| 2106.90.74 | Described in additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% |
| 2106.90.76 | Other | 70.4¢/kg + 8.5% |
| 2106.90.78 | Described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% |
| 2106.90.80 | Other | 70.4¢/kg + 8.5% |
| 2106.90.82 | Other | 6.4% |
| 2106.90.83 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% |
| 2106.90.85 | Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% |
| 2106.90.87 | Other | 28.8¢/kg + 8.5% |
| 2106.90.89 | Described in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% |
| 2106.90.91 | Other | 28.8¢/kg + 8.5% |
| 2106.90.92 | Described in additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% |
| 2106.90.94 | Other | 28.8¢/kg + 8.5% |
| 2106.90.95 | Described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% |
| 2106.90.97 | Other | 28.8¢/kg + 8.5% |
| 2106.90.99 | Other | 6.4% |
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Chapter 21 FAQ
What products are covered by HTS Chapter 21?▶
Chapter 21 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers chapter 21. It contains 105 tariff codes classifying specific products for US import duty purposes.
How many tariff codes are in Chapter 21?▶
Chapter 21 contains 105 tariff codes, of which 90 are classifiable (leaf) codes. 8 of these codes have a duty-free general rate.
What are the duty rates for Chapter 21 imports?▶
Duty rates in Chapter 21 (Chapter 21) vary by specific product classification and country of origin. General (MFN) rates apply to most countries, while preferential rates may be available under trade agreements like USMCA, GSP, or bilateral FTAs.