HS Chapter 21 — Miscellaneous edible preparations
HS chapter 21 (Miscellaneous edible preparations) covers 16 product categories in U.S. import records, with 519,092 bill-of-lading shipments. The most imported headings are Food preparations, Sauces and preparations therefore, and Extracts, 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.
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Headings in this chapter
| HS | Heading | Products | Shipments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2106 | Food preparations | 2 | 196,478 |
| 2103 | Sauces and preparations therefore | 4 | 155,826 |
| 2101 | Extracts, 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 | 4 | 47,354 |
| 2105 | HS 2105 | 1 | 44,844 |
| 2104 | Soups and broths and preparations therefor | 2 | 40,085 |
| 2102 | Yeasts (active or inactive) | 3 | 34,505 |
Frequently asked questions about HS chapter 21
What is HS chapter 21?
Chapter 21 of the Harmonized System covers miscellaneous edible preparations. In U.S. import records it spans 6 four-digit headings and 16 six-digit product codes.
How many U.S. import shipments fall under HS chapter 21?
ImportDoor has 519,092 U.S. Customs bill-of-lading shipment records under chapter 21, updated monthly.
Which HS 21 heading is imported most into the U.S.?
HS 2106 (Food preparations) leads with 196,478 shipments, followed by HS 2103 (Sauces and preparations therefore) and HS 2101 (Extracts, essences and concentrates, of coffee).