Heading 2103

HTS code 2103Sauces and preparations therefore; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard

Chapter
21Miscellaneous food preparations
Tariff lines
17
General duty
General duty rates from 3% to 11.6%, with 2 duty-free lines; 2 lines carry a specific or compound duty

Tariff lines under heading 2103

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
2103.10.0000Soy sauce (Sauces and preparations therefore; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard)3%kg
2103.20.2000Tomato ketchup (Sauces and preparations therefore; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard > Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces)6%kg
2103.20.4020In containers holding less than 1.4 kg (Sauces and preparations therefore; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard > Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces > Other)11.6%kg
2103.20.4040Other (Sauces and preparations therefore; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard > Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces > Other)11.6%kg
2103.30.2000Mustard flour and meal (Sauces and preparations therefore; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard > Mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard)Freekg
2103.30.4000Prepared mustard (Sauces and preparations therefore; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard > Mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard)2.8¢/kgkg
2103.90.2000Sauces derived or prepared from fish (Sauces and preparations therefore; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard > Other)Freekg
2103.90.4000Nonalcoholic preparations of yeast extract (other than sauces) (Sauces and preparations therefore; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard > Other)3.2%kg
2103.90.7200Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Sauces and preparations therefore; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard > Other > Other > Mixed condiments and mixed seasonings > Mixed condiments and mixed seasonings described in additional U.S. note 3 to this chapter)7.5%kg
2103.90.7400Described in additional U.S. note 4 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Sauces and preparations therefore; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard > Other > Other > Mixed condiments and mixed seasonings > Mixed condiments and mixed seasonings described in additional U.S. note 3 to this chapter)7.5%kg
2103.90.7800Other (Sauces and preparations therefore; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard > Other > Other > Mixed condiments and mixed seasonings > Mixed condiments and mixed seasonings described in additional U.S. note 3 to this chapter)30.5¢/kg + 6.4%kg
2103.90.8000Other (Sauces and preparations therefore; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard > Other > Other > Mixed condiments and mixed seasonings)6.4%kg
2103.90.9020Mayonnaise (Sauces and preparations therefore; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard > Other > Other > Other)6.4%kg
2103.90.9040Other salad dressings (Sauces and preparations therefore; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard > Other > Other > Other)6.4%kg
2103.90.9051In containers holding less than 1.4 kg (Sauces and preparations therefore; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard > Other > Other > Other > Tomato-based preparations for sauces)6.4%kg
2103.90.9059Other (Sauces and preparations therefore; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard > Other > Other > Other > Tomato-based preparations for sauces)6.4%kg
2103.90.9091Other (Sauces and preparations therefore; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard > Other > Other > Other)6.4%kg

Documents required to import under 2103

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

  • FDA Prior NoticeRequired

    Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival

  • Phytosanitary CertificateConditional

    Required for plant-based products

Common questions

What is HTS code 2103?
HTS heading 2103 covers sauces and preparations therefore; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard. It sits in Chapter 21 (miscellaneous food preparations) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 17 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 2103?
General duty rates from 3% to 11.6%, with 2 duty-free lines; 2 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 2103 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 21