HTS heading 2106 · Chapter 21
HTS 2106: Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included
HTS heading 2106 covers food preparations not elsewhere specified or included. It has 43 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are 10% (10 lines), 15.4¢/kg (4 lines), 70.4¢/kg + 8.5% (4 lines) and others.
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2106.10.00.00 | Protein concentrates and textured protein substances[kg] | 6.4% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20% | Estimate → |
| 2106.90 | Other: | ||||
| Products derived from the dried milk, dried buttermilk or dried whey of subheadings 0402.10, 0402.21.05, 0402.21.25, 0402.21.30, 0402.21.50, 0403.90.41, 0403.90.45, 0404.10.50 or 0404.10.90, which contain not over 5.5 percent by weight of butterfat and which are mixed with other ingredients including, but not limited to sugar, if such mixtures contain over 16 percent milk solids by weight, are capable of being further processed or mixed with similar ingredients and are not prepared for marketing to the retail consumer in the identical form and package in which imported: | |||||
| 2106.90.03.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions[kg] | 2.9¢/kg | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 12.1¢/kg | Estimate → |
| 2106.90.06.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions[kg, kg cmsc] | 2.9¢/kg | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 12.1¢/kg | Estimate → |
| 2106.90.09.00 | Other[kg, kg cmsc] | 86.2¢/kg | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+) See 9918.04.60-9918.04.80 (CO) | $1.014/kg | Estimate → |
| Compound alcoholic preparations of an alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 0.5 percent vol., of a kind used for the manufacture of beverages: | |||||
| 2106.90.12.00 | Containing not over 20 percent of alcohol by weight[kg] | 4.2¢/kg + 1.9% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 44¢/kg + 25% | Estimate → |
| 2106.90.15.00 | Containing over 20 percent but not over 50 percent of alcohol by weight[kg] | 8.4¢/kg + 1.9% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 88¢/kg + 25% | Estimate → |
| 2106.90.18.00 | Containing over 50 percent of alcohol by weight[kg] | 17¢/kg + 1.9% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | $1.76/kg + 25% | Estimate → |
| Butter substitutes, whether in liquid or solid state, containing over 15 percent by weight of butter or other fats or oils derived from milk: | |||||
| Containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids: | |||||
| Butter substitutes containing over 45 percent by weight of butterfat: | |||||
| 2106.90.22.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions[kg] | 15.4¢/kg | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 31¢/kg | Estimate → |
| 2106.90.24.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 14 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions[kg, kg cmsc] | 15.4¢/kg | Free (A+,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 31¢/kg | Estimate → |
| 2106.90.26.00 | Other[kg, kg cmsc] | $1.996/kg | Free (BH,CL,CO,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.10 (AU) See 9823.03.01-9823.03.12 (S+) | $2.348/kg | Estimate → |
| 2106.90.28.00 | Other[kg, kg cmsc] | 13.1¢/kg | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 31¢/kg | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| Butter substitutes containing over 45 percent by weight of butterfat: | |||||
| 2106.90.32.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions[kg] | 15.4¢/kg | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 31¢/kg | Estimate → |
| 2106.90.34.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 14 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions[kg, kg cmsc] | 15.4¢/kg | Free (A+,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 31¢/kg | Estimate → |
| 2106.90.36.00 | Other[kg, kg cmsc] | $1.996/kg | Free (BH,CL,CO,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.10 (AU) See 9823.03.01-9823.03.12 (S+) | $2.348/kg | Estimate → |
| 2106.90.38.00 | Other[kg, kg cmsc] | 13.1¢/kg | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 31¢/kg | Estimate → |
| 2106.90.39.00 | Artificially sweetened cough drops[kg] | Free | 30% | Estimate → | |
| Syrups derived from cane or beet sugar, containing added coloring but not added flavoring matter: | |||||
| 2106.90.42.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions[kg] | 3.6606¢/kg of total sugars | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E*,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 6.58170¢/kg of total sugars | Estimate → |
| 2106.90.44.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 17 andentered pursuant to its provisions[kg] | 3.6606¢/kg of total sugars | Free (A*,BH,CL,CO,D,E*,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) See 9822.05.15 (P+) | 6.58170¢/kg of total sugars | Estimate → |
| 2106.90.46.00 | Other[kg] | 35.74¢/kg | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA) | 42.05¢/kg | Estimate → |
| Fruit or vegetable juices, fortified with vitamins or minerals: | |||||
| 2106.90.48.00 | Orange juice[liters] | 7.85¢/liter | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 18¢/liter | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| 2106.90.52.00 | Juice of any single fruit or vegetable[liters] | The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009 | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009 (A*,D) | The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009 | Estimate → |
| 2106.90.54.00 | Mixtures of juices[liters] | The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009 | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009 (A*,D) | The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009 | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| 2106.90.58 | Of gelatin | 4.8% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | |
| Put up for retail sale: | |||||
| 2106.90.58.30 | Containing sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beets[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2106.90.58.50 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 2106.90.58.70 | Containing sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beets[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2106.90.58.90 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| Containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids | |||||
| 2106.90.62.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions[kg] | 10% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20% | Estimate → |
| Other, dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4: | |||||
| 2106.90.64.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions[kg, kg cmsc] | 10% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20% | Estimate → |
| 2106.90.66.00 | Other[kg, kg cmsc] | 70.4¢/kg + 8.5% | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+) See 9918.04.60, 9918.04.67 (CO) | 82.8¢/kg + 10% | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| Blended syrups described in additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17: | |||||
| 2106.90.68.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions[kg, kg cmsc] | 10% | Free (CO,KR,OM,PA,PE,S) | 20% | Estimate → |
| 2106.90.72.00 | Other[kg, kg cmsc] | 70.4¢/kg + 8.5% | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA) | 82.8¢/kg + 10% | Estimate → |
| Articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17: | |||||
| 2106.90.74.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions[kg, kg cmsc] | 10% | Free (CO,KR,OM,PA,PE,S) | 20% | Estimate → |
| 2106.90.76.00 | Other[kg, kg cmsc] | 70.4¢/kg + 8.5% | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA) | 82.8¢/kg + 10% | Estimate → |
| Articles containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17: | |||||
| 2106.90.78.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions[kg, kg cmsc] | 10% | Free (A+,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20% | Estimate → |
| 2106.90.80.00 | Other[kg, kg cmsc] | 70.4¢/kg + 8.5% | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA) | 82.8¢/kg + 10% | Estimate → |
| 2106.90.82.00 | Other[kg, kg cmsc] | 6.4% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20% | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| 2106.90.83.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions[kg] | 10% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20% | Estimate → |
| Other, dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4: | |||||
| 2106.90.85.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions[kg] | 10% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20% | Estimate → |
| 2106.90.87.00 | Other[kg] | 28.8¢/kg + 8.5% | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+) See 9918.04.60, 9918.04.79 (CO) | 33.9¢/kg +10% | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| Blended syrups described in additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17: | |||||
| 2106.90.89.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions[kg] | 10% | Free (CO,KR,OM,PA,PE,S) | 20% | Estimate → |
| 2106.90.91.00 | Other[kg] | 28.8¢/kg + 8.5% | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA) | 33.9¢/kg + 10% | Estimate → |
| Articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17: | |||||
| 2106.90.92.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions[kg] | 10% | Free (CO,KR,OM,PA,PE,S) | 20% | Estimate → |
| 2106.90.94.00 | Other[kg] | 28.8¢/kg + 8.5% | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA) | 33.9¢/kg + 10% | Estimate → |
| Articles containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17: | |||||
| 2106.90.95.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions[kg] | 10% | Free (A+,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20% | Estimate → |
| 2106.90.97.00 | Other[kg] | 28.8¢/kg + 8.5% | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA) | 33.9¢/kg + 10% | Estimate → |
| 2106.90.99 | Other | 6.4% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20% | |
| Preparations for the manufacture of beverages: | |||||
| 2106.90.99.71 | Containing high-intensity sweeteners (e.g., aspartame and/or saccharin[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2106.90.99.72 | Containing sugar derived from sugar cane and/or sugar beets[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2106.90.99.73 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2106.90.99.75 | Non-dairy coffee whiteners[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2106.90.99.80 | Other cream or milk substitutes[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2106.90.99.85 | Confectionery (including gum) containing synthetic sweetening agents (e.g., saccharin) instead of sugar[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2106.90.99.87 | Herbal teas and herbal infusions comprising mixed herbs[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2106.90.99.88 | Flavored honey[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 2106.90.99.90 | Canned[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 2106.90.99.91 | Frozen[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 2106.90.99.92 | Containing sugar derived from sugar cane and/or sugar beets[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 2106.90.99.93 | Certified organic[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2106.90.99.94 | Other[kg] | Estimate → |
60 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 2106.10.00.00 at the general rate of 6.4%, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (6.4%) | $640.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $687.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
Special program codes in this heading
- A, A*, A+
- Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
- AU
- U.S.–Australia FTA
- BH
- U.S.–Bahrain FTA
- CL
- U.S.–Chile FTA
- CO
- U.S.–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
- D
- African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
- E, E*
- Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
- IL
- U.S.–Israel FTA
- JO
- U.S.–Jordan FTA
- KR
- U.S.–Korea FTA (KORUS)
- MA
- U.S.–Morocco FTA
- OM
- U.S.–Oman FTA
- P, P+
- CAFTA-DR
- PA
- U.S.–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
- PE
- U.S.–Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
- S, S+
- USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement)
- SG
- U.S.–Singapore FTA
A special rate applies only when the goods qualify under that program's rules of origin and the claim is made at entry.
Duty by country of origin
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 2106?
Heading 2106 has 43 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are 10% (10 lines), 15.4¢/kg (4 lines), 70.4¢/kg + 8.5% (4 lines), 28.8¢/kg + 8.5% (4 lines). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.
Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 2106?
It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.
What fees are added to an import under HTS 2106?
Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.