2106.90.97.00—Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, otherGeneral
28.8¢/kg + 8.5%
Units
kg
Column 2
33.9¢/kg + 10%
Special
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)
HTS 2106.90.97.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, other. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 21: Miscellaneous edible preparations, Section IV: Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, Vinegar; Tobacco, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. 1 Chapter 99 tariff modification currently stacks on top of the base rate.
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Chapter 99 overlays that stack on the base rate
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.19.21 | other | Free |
Past CBP decisions classifying real products under this HTS code. Useful precedent when classifying a similar product — each ruling shows how CBP interpreted the code for a specific case.
The tariff classification of an Instant Iced Tea from Vietnam
The tariff classification of gummy vitamins from China
The tariff classification and country of origin of electrolyte drink mixes from Canada
The tariff classification of food ingredients from Canada
The tariff classification, country of origin, and eligibility of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) of hydration drink mixes from Canada
Source: CBP CROSS (view all rulings on rulings.cbp.gov →)
HTS 2106.90.97.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, other. It belongs to Chapter 21 of the HTSUS.
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 2106.90.97.00 is 28.8¢/kg + 8.5%. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
Yes. Imports of HTS 2106.90.97.00 from countries party to a trade program (such as USMCA, KORUS, GSP, or the African Growth and Opportunity Act) may qualify for the special rate: 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). Eligibility depends on rules of origin and certification.
The Column 2 rate for HTS 2106.90.97.00 is 33.9¢/kg + 10%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
Yes — HTS 2106.90.97.00 is covered by other provision 9903.19.21 (Free). Open the code page for the full overlay stack with effective dates and country scopes.
No active AD/CVD orders currently flag HTS 2106.90.97.00 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; a flag will appear here within 24h of any new order's publication.
Free Trade Agreement and special-program eligibility
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