2103.30.20.00 - Mustard flour and meal

This HTS category, 2103.30.20.00, specifically covers mustard flour and mustard meal. These products are derived from mustard seeds that have been ground or milled. Mustard flour is typically a finely ground product, while mustard meal may have a coarser texture. The key characteristic for classification under this heading is the form of the mustard – it must be in a dry, powdered, or granular state, intended for use as an ingredient or flavoring.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, 2103.30.40.00, which covers "Prepared mustard." While both originate from mustard seeds, prepared mustard refers to a ready-to-eat condiment, typically a paste or sauce, which has undergone further processing such as the addition of liquids (like vinegar or water), spices, or other ingredients. Therefore, mustard flour and meal are raw or semi-processed ingredients, whereas prepared mustard is a finished condiment.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, this category does not have further subdivisions. Classification under 2103.30.20.00 is therefore determined by the physical form of the mustard product as either flour or meal, and its absence of further preparation into a condiment form. This ensures that dry, milled mustard seeds intended for culinary use are appropriately categorized separately from finished mustard products.