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💾 Data Updated: 2025 HTS Revision 30 • Last updated: November 24, 2025

2106 - Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included:

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Overview

Category 2106 encompasses a broad range of food preparations that do not fit into more specific categories within Section IV of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. This category is intended for composite foodstuffs which are not specifically provided for elsewhere, often characterized by being mixtures of ingredients or products that have undergone processing beyond simple preservation. Examples include certain food drinks, dietary supplements, and prepared meals or snacks that do not fall under chapters like those for dairy products, vegetables, fruits, or confectionery.

Distinguishing category 2106 from its sibling categories at the same level involves recognizing that this is a residual classification. While siblings at the Chapter 21 level might cover distinct edible preparations like yeast (2102), extracts and concentrates of coffee, tea, or maté (2101), or spices and seasonings (2103), category 2106 serves as a catch-all for food preparations that lack such specific headings. Therefore, classification into 2106 hinges on the absence of a more precise classification elsewhere in the HTS.

Within category 2106, further subdivisions refine the scope. The primary subcategories are 2106.10 for protein concentrates and textured protein substances, and 2106.90 for all other "Other" food preparations not elsewhere specified. This hierarchical structure allows for more granular classification, with 2106.10 addressing products specifically designed for their protein content, while 2106.90 captures the remaining diverse array of food preparations that meet the general criteria of the parent heading.

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