Heading 2104

HTS code 2104Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenized composite food preparations

Chapter
21Miscellaneous food preparations
Tariff lines
5
General duty
General duty rates from 2.5% to 6.4%

Tariff lines under heading 2104

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
2104.10.0020Dried (Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenized composite food preparations > Soups and broths and preparations therefor)3.2%kg
2104.10.0040Based on fish or other seafood (Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenized composite food preparations > Soups and broths and preparations therefor > Other)3.2%kg
2104.10.0060Other (Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenized composite food preparations > Soups and broths and preparations therefor > Other)3.2%kg
2104.20.1000Put up for retail sale as food suitable for infants or for dietetic purposes (Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenized composite food preparations > Homogenized composite food preparations)2.5%kg
2104.20.5000Put up for retail sale as food suitable for young children (Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenized composite food preparations > Homogenized composite food preparations)6.4%kg

Documents required to import under 2104

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 2104?
HTS heading 2104 covers soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenized composite food preparations. It sits in Chapter 21 (miscellaneous food preparations) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 5 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 2104?
General duty rates from 2.5% to 6.4%. 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 2104 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