Sauces and preparations therefore; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard
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Heading 2103 covers sauces and sauce preparations, mixed condiments and mixed seasonings, mustard flour and meal, and prepared mustard. It is split first by product type: soy sauce, tomato sauces, mustard products, and other sauces or condiments. The other group includes fish sauces, yeast extract preparations, mayonnaise, salad dressings, and tomato-based sauce preparations.
Products in this heading
- Soy sauce
- Tomato ketchup
- Prepared mustard
- Mustard flour and meal
- Fish sauce
- Mayonnaise
- Salad dressing
- Mixed condiments and mixed seasonings
How to choose the right subheading
- Start with the product base: soy, tomato, mustard, fish, yeast extract, or other.
- For tomato sauces, check whether the line is tomato ketchup, other tomato sauce in containers less than 1.4 kg, or other tomato sauce.
- For mixed condiments and mixed seasonings, check whether additional U.S. note 3 applies and whether general note 15 or additional U.S. note 4 applies.
- For other sauces and preparations, separate mayonnaise, other salad dressings, tomato-based sauce preparations, and all other products.
- Use container size only where the line calls for it, such as tomato-based preparations for sauces in containers less than 1.4 kg.
Often confused with
- Heading 2104Canned soup or broth
Soups and broths are classified in heading 2104, not in the sauce heading.
- Heading 2101Coffee extract or concentrate
Coffee extracts and concentrates are classified in heading 2101.
- Heading 2102Active dry yeast
Yeasts are classified in heading 2102.
- Heading 2106Food preparation not elsewhere specified
Residual food preparations go to heading 2106 when no specific heading applies.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for soy sauce?
Soy sauce is classified under 2103.10.00.00. The general (MFN) rate is 3%.
What is the duty on tomato ketchup?
Tomato ketchup falls under 2103.20.20.00. The general (MFN) rate is 6%.
How do I classify mayonnaise?
Mayonnaise is classified under 2103.90.90.20. The general (MFN) rate is 6.4%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.
All lines in heading 2103
- 2103.10.00.00Soy sauce3%
- 2103.20.20.00Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces / Tomato ketchup6%
- 2103.20.40.20In containers holding less than 1.4 kg11.6%
- 2103.20.40.40Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces / Other11.6%
- 2103.30.20.00Mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard / Mustard flour and mealFree
- 2103.30.40.00Mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard / Prepared mustard2.8¢/kg
- 2103.90.20.00Sauces derived or prepared from fishFree
- 2103.90.40.00Nonalcoholic preparations of yeast extract (other than sauces)3.2%
- 2103.90.72.00Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions7.5%
- 2103.90.74.00Described in additional U.S. note 4 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions7.5%
- 2103.90.78.00Mixed condiments and mixed seasonings described in additional U.S. note 3 to this chapter / Other30.5¢/kg + 6.4%
- 2103.90.80.00Mixed condiments and mixed seasonings / Other6.4%
- 2103.90.90.20Mayonnaise6.4%
- 2103.90.90.40Other salad dressings6.4%
- 2103.90.90.51In containers holding less than 1.4 kg6.4%
- 2103.90.90.59Tomato-based preparations for sauces / Other6.4%
- 2103.90.90.91Other6.4%