HS Code 2104Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations
2 six-digit codes · Heading 4 of 6 in Chapter 21 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 2104 is where customs sorts soups, broths and blended ready foods. This page shows how its two subheadings differ and where to find the shipment records behind them.
Heading 2104 splits exactly two ways. Goods answering to “Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations” classify either at 210410 or at 210420, and the wording in the table below is the whole of what separates them. The heading is number 4 of 6 in Chapter 21, Miscellaneous edible preparations, which runs to 16 six-digit codes in all.
What HS code 2104 covers
A tariff heading is a four-digit label that customs offices use to sort goods. You may also see it written as HSN code 2104 or HTS code 2104. The first six digits are shared across these systems. Each country then adds its own digits for local tariff classification.
The heading sits in Section IV, prepared foodstuffs, and in the chapter for miscellaneous edible preparations. It is meant for ready-made food, not raw ingredients. In plain words, it takes soups, broths, the preparations used to make them, and foods blended into one even mixture.
How to choose between 210410 and 210420
The two subheadings answer two questions. First, is the product a soup or broth? Second, is it a smooth blend of several foods?
Code 210410 is for the soup side. The word "therefor" means "for making them". Buyers often search for soup mixes and bouillon when they look for this code. Those are everyday names. Always compare your product with the tariff wording, not with a nickname.
Code 210420 is for the blended side. Composite means made from more than one ingredient. Homogenised, or homogenized in US spelling, means mixed until the texture is even and smooth. People often ask which code fits baby food. That depends on the exact product and on your national tariff notes, so check both before you file.
- Made to be eaten as soup, or to become soup? Look at 210410.
- A smooth blend of several foods? Look at 210420.
- Fits neither? Check the nearby headings below or try the HS code classifier.
Heading 2104 vs related headings in Chapter 21
Most mistakes happen between neighbouring headings. Here is where each one stops.
The difference between 2103 and 2104 is the type of food. Sauces, condiments and seasoning blends go to 2103. A soup goes here. A pot of mustard or a spice mix is not a soup, even if you could stir it into one.
Heading 2106 is the catch-all for food preparations named nowhere else. Use it only when nothing more specific fits. Yeasts and baking powders sit in 2102.
Customs officers may rule differently on a borderline product. For a firm answer, read the official tariff of the country you ship to.
Who imports soups and broths under heading 2104?
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Related
- Chapter 21 miscellaneous edible preparations
- HS code 2103 sauces and seasonings
- HS code 2106 food preparations n.e.s.
- HS code 2101 coffee and tea extracts
- HS code 2102 yeasts and baking powders
- HS code 2105 ice cream
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Nearby headings in Chapter 21
- 2101Extracts, essences, concentrates of coffee, tea or mate; preparations with a…4 codes
- 2102Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell micro-organisms, dead (but not…3 codes
- 2103Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings…4 codes
- 2105Ice cream and other edible ice; whether or not containing cocoa1 code
- 2106Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included2 codes
Who ships under 2104?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 2 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section IV: Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, Tobacco, chapters 16–24.
HS Code 2104: common questions
What is heading 2104 in the HS code system?
It is the heading for soups, broths and blended composite foods. It belongs to the chapter on miscellaneous edible preparations in Section IV.
How many six-digit codes sit under heading 2104?
There are two, 210410 and 210420. Pick between them by asking if the product is a soup or a smooth blend.
What is the HS code for soups and broths?
Use 210410. It also takes the preparations made to become soup or broth, such as soup mixes and bouillon.
What does 210420 cover?
It covers foods made from several ingredients that are blended until smooth and even. Some baby foods may fit here, but check your national tariff notes.
What is the difference between HS code 2103 and 2104?
Code 2103 is for sauces and seasonings. Code 2104 is for soups and blended foods.
Where can I find import and export data for soups and broths?
Open the import data and export data pages linked below. The buyer data and supplier data pages show who is trading.
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